Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescence and Young Adulthood. A Practical Guide for Clinicians

I. Introduction

II. Considerations in the Care of Sexually Active Adolescents

a. Approach to the Sexual History and Physical Exam
b. Care of Sexual Minority Adolescents
c. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in STIs and Adolescent Health
d. Prevention Counseling
e. Ethical and Legal Considerations

III. Common Clinical Syndromes

a. & nbsp; Vaginitis
b. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
c. Cervicitis
d. Urethritis
e. Proctitis and Proctocolitis
f. Anogenital ulcers
g. Pruritus

IV. Major Pathogens

a. Syphilis
b. Gonorrhea
c. & nbsp; Chlamydia
d. Trichomonas
e. Herpes Simplex Virus
f. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
g. Human Papilloma Virus
h. Viral Hepatitis

This book is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art update that covers the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation of the most frequently encountered STIs in adolescence and young adulthood. The introductory sections discuss more general themes including approaches to obtaining a sexual history and exam, concerns of sexual minority youth, ethical and legal considerations, and health disparities in STIs in this population. Subsequent chapters are organized by pathogen such as herpes simplex virus, and human immunodeficiency virus, or clinical syndrome including pelvic inflammatory disease, and vaginitis. Each chapter begins with a case study to illustrate key characteristics of the disease process in question and includes rich illustrations, resources, and guidelines. Written by experts in the field, the text includes a review of epidemiology, pathophysiology, treatment, prevention, and adolescent-specific considerations that is vital to working with this important population.

With its transdisciplinary perspective, Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescence and Young Adulthood is a unique text that is valuable to infectious disease specialists, adolescent medicine specialists, gynecologists, primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, medical administrative staff, school nurses, sexual health educators, social workers, and public health officials.

Sophia A. Hussen MD, MPH
Hubert Department of Global Health
Rollins School of Public Health
Emory University
Atlanta, GA