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Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and syphilis.
Teen STD Statistics
Parents don't often think of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as a pediatric problem. If you review the latest STD statistics, you will see that STDs are a fairly common among teens and why many experts still consider STDs to be a 'hidden epidemic' in our communities.
STD Testing
STDs are common among teens and young adults. That makes it important for pediatricians, parents, and teens to think about testing for STDs when teens have symptoms and regular screening if they are sexually active.
STD Symptoms
Review the symptoms of common STDs, like chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Genital Herpes Prevention and Treatment
Review the symptoms of a genital herpes outbreak and how you can get genital herpes.
Syphilis Prevention and Treatment
Review how syphilis is transmitted and the symptoms and stages of syphilis.
Gonorrhea Diagnosis and Treatment
Review the symptoms of gonorrhea and how this sexually transmitted disease is diagnosed and treated.
Chlamydia Prevention and Treatment
Review the symptoms of chlamydia infections and how this STD is diagnosed and treated with antibiotics.
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