title: Sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents: an update.
abstract: Sexually transmitted diseases are a significant cause of morbidity for U.S. adolescents. Recent advances in diagnosis may lead to enhanced recognition of infected individuals, particularly those who lack symptoms. New approaches to therapy have simplified treatment and may enhance compliance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Krowchuk
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology