STD’s in AdolescenceSexually transmitted diseases often progress more rapidly in the adolescent age group

STD’s in AdolescenceSexually transmitted diseases often progress more rapidly in the adolescent age group

• Rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis are higher in adolescents
• Adolescents have the highest rates of hospitalization for PID

• HPV progresses more quickly in adolescents as compared to adults
• STD’s may increase the likelihood of HIV transmission

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