Medicus, Vol. 19 No. 1_Adolescencija_2, 2010.
Pregledni rad
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents
Nives Šikanić Dugić
; Klinika za dječje bolesti
Sažetak
Adolescents have specific physiological and specific behavioral characteristics that place them at an increased risk for numerous sexually transmitted infections (STI). Diagnosis and prompt treatment of STI are of paramount importance for an adolescent’s future reproductive health and prevention of transmission to future partners. Screening, targeted educational efforts and vaccination (HPV) of adolescents can prevent a large portion of age-specific morbidities as well as potentially minimize their overall burden of disease later in life.
Ključne riječi
adolescents; sexually transmitted infections; treatment; prevention
Hrčak ID:
60000
URI
Datum izdavanja:
15.6.2010.
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