Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescence and Young Adulthood : A Practical Guide for Clinicians Paperback / softback
Edited by Sophia A. Hussen
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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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:320 pages, 31 Illustrations, color; 4 Illustrations, black and white; XV, 320 p. 35 illus., 31 illus
- Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Publication Date:25/06/2020
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- ISBN:9783030204907
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:320 pages, 31 Illustrations, color; 4 Illustrations, black and white; XV, 320 p. 35 illus., 31 illus
- Publisher:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- Publication Date:25/06/2020
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- ISBN:9783030204907