Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescence and Young Adulthood
A Practical Guide for Clinicians
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Beschreibung
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.
Written by experts in the field
Takes an interdisciplinary approach that considers clinical, psychosocial, and biomedical factors
Focuses specifically in adolescent populations, which is a key demographic for prevention initiatives
Written by experts in the field Takes an interdisciplinary approach that considers clinical, psychosocial, and biomedical factors Focuses specifically in adolescent populations, which is a key demographic for prevention initiatives
Autor*in
Sophia A. Hussen
Themen in »Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescence and Young Adulthood«
Prevention counseling Legal and ethnic considerations Race and adolescent health Common infections Epidemiology of adolescent STIs infectious diseases