Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents – A Problem to be Solved

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Authors

Rosa Amorim Figueiredo · Hospital de Dona Estefânia

Abstract

Adolescents are a risk-population for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) since their brain has not yet reached full maturity.It is important to be aware of this problem in order to find solutions to prevent STIs in adolescence.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive tract infections research Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18173562

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