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The growing epidemic of sexually transmitted infections in adolescents: a neglected population

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Shannon, Chelsea L., Klausner, Jeffrey D.·2018·Current Opinion in Pediatrics

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Purpose of review: Sexually transmitted infection (STI) incidence is on the rise in the United States. The increase is especially pronounced in adolescents (15–24 years of age). Despite making up only a quarter of the population, adolescents account for approximately half of new STIs in the United States every year. This review summarizes recent developments in the field of STIs, excluding HIV, in adolescents. Recent findings: In this review, we examine the epidemiology, screening, management, and prevention of STIs in adolescents. STI rates in adolescents have been rising since 2014, with young women and MSM at particularly high risk. Barriers to STI screening for adolescents include confidentiality concerns and lack of access to health services. Prevention through STI vaccines represents a promising way to combat the epidemic. Summary: STIs are a growing concern for adolescents. Routine screening and management are of critical importance. Furthermore, prevention efforts such as human papillomavirus vaccination should be prioritized. Much of the current literature on STIs does not address the unique nature of STIs in adolescents, and additional research into effective prevention and treatment strategies of STIs in adolescents is urgently needed.

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Authors: Shannon, C. L., & Klausner, J. D.
Affiliations: University of California, Los Angeles (US)
Corresponding author: Klausner, Jeffrey D.
ORCID: Shannon, Chelsea L.
Klausner, Jeffrey D.
Venue: Current Opinion in Pediatrics
Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Published: 2018-02
Volume: 30
Issue: 1
Pages: 137-143
ISSN: 1040-8703 (ISSN-L)
1531-698X
DOI: 10.1097/mop.0000000000000578
PMC: PMC5856484
OpenAlex: W2923225916
Cited by: 298
References: 58
Citations by year: 2026: 21 · 2025: 49 · 2024: 63 · 2023: 50 · 2022: 56 · 2021: 42 · 2020: 11 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 2
FWCI: 0.61
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: green
europepmc.org
Locations: Current Opinion in Pediatrics (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (P30AI028697)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U19HD089886)
Topics: Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Microbiology › Reproductive tract infections research
Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Keywords: sexually transmitted infections, adolescents, STI incidence, STI screening, STD prevention, HPV vaccination, men who have sex with men, young women, confidentiality, health care access, STI management
MeSH terms: Adolescent, Humans, Mass Screening, Risk Factors, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, United States

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