Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2013 English Publisher:North Carolina Institute of MedicineJournal:North Carolina Medical Journal, volume 74, pages 48-52 (issn: 0029-2559, eissn: 0029-2559,

Copyright policy )

Authors: Preeti Patel, Matkins;

doi: 10.18043/ncm.74.1.48

pmid: 23530381

Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents

- Summary
- Subjects
- Metrics

Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are very common in teenagers and young adults, with adolescents making up a disproportionate percentage of cases. This article reviews the epidemiology of STIs in North Carolina adolescents and summarizes current recommendations for screening, testing, and treatment. Successful strategies for maintaining confidentiality around screening, notification, billing, and treatment are also discussed.

Related Organizations

Levine Children's Hospital
United States
Carolinas Healthcare System
United States
Boston Children's Hospital
United States

Keywords

Adolescent, North Carolina, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Humans, Mass Screening, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S., Confidentiality, United States

Impact byBIP!

	selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	5
	popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.	Average
	influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	Average
	impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.	Average