2023
Sexually transmitted infections in adolescents and young adults: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, syphilis, herpes, and mycoplasma
Mullins T, Braverman P. Sexually transmitted infections in adolescents and young adults: Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, syphilis, herpes, and mycoplasma. 2023, 923-941. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-818872-9.00059-5.ChaptersYoung adultsNew diagnosisHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionGenital herpes simplex virusImmunodeficiency virus infectionHerpes simplex virusGlobal health challengeCurable STIsHIV infectionViral STIsSignificant morbidityVirus infectionSimplex virusChlamydia trachomatisC. trachomatisNew infectionsN. gonorrhoeaeNeisseria gonorrhoeaeAge groupsHealth challengesYouth ages 15InfectionProtective factorsSTIsPsychological/behavioral
2002
Use of Ligase Chain Reaction for Laboratory Identification of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae in Adolescent Women
Braverman P, Schwarz D, Mph, Deforest A, Hodinka R, McGowan K, Mortensen J. Use of Ligase Chain Reaction for Laboratory Identification of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae in Adolescent Women. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2002, 15: 37-41. PMID: 11888808, DOI: 10.1016/s1083-3188(01)00137-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect fluorescent antibodyChlamydia trachomatisLigase chain reactionAdolescent womenCervical specimensLCR testingHospital-based adolescent clinicNeisseria gonorrhoeaeChain reactionLCR resultsCT infectionGC infectionProspective studyPelvic examinationAdolescent clinicTrue positivesGC culturesTransport of specimensCT cultureDisease screeningRapid testSingle swabWomenFluorescent antibodyLaboratory identification