Review article

Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents

Nives Šikanić Dugić ; Klinika za dječje bolesti

Abstract

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.

Keywords

adolescents; sexually transmitted infections; treatment; prevention

Hrčak ID:

60000

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/60000

Publication date:

15.6.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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