title: Chlamydia trachomatis Infections in Adolescents.
abstract: C. trachomatis is the most common bacterial cause of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. and represents a major health threat to sexually active adolescents. This chapter addresses special features involving the occurrence, consequences, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of chlamydial genital infections.
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schydlower
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Shafer