| Sexually transmitted diseases in incarcerated adolescents. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16374217 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The objectives of this review are to summarize recent developments in the epidemiology of sexually transmitted disease in incarcerated adolescents and to review screening and treatment recommendations for sexually transmitted disease in juvenile corrections facilities. RECENT FINDINGS: The introduction of non-invasive, urine-based nucleic acid-amplification tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea has led to a dramatic increase in the ability to screen for chlamydia and gonorrhea in non-traditional settings, including corrections facilities. The prevalence of chlamydia and gonorrhea has been uniformly high in incarcerated adolescents. The prevalences of chlamydia and gonorrhea in adolescents aged 18-19 years incarcerated in adult corrections facilities were higher than those incarcerated in juvenile facilities. The prevalence was higher in incarcerated adolescent women than adolescent men and in black adolescents than non-black adolescents. Screening for chlamydia in incarcerated adolescents has been shown to be a cost-effective strategy for preventing adverse health consequences. Syphilis prevalence in incarcerated adolescents is relatively low. Hepatitis B is relatively common among incarcerated adolescents. SUMMARY: The high prevalence of chlamydia in incarcerated adolescents and gonorrhea in incarcerated adolescent women suggests that screening of these populations should be a priority. The reasons for the higher prevalence of chlamydia and gonorrhea in young adults aged 18-19 years incarcerated in selected adult corrections facilities compared with those incarcerated in juvenile facilities should be investigated. Hepatitis B virus vaccination in juvenile correction facilities is recommended to prevent and control the transmission of this disease. |
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Authors:
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M Riduan Joesoef; Richard H Kahn; Hillard S Weinstock |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Current opinion in infectious diseases Volume: 19 ISSN: 0951-7375 ISO Abbreviation: Curr. Opin. Infect. Dis. Publication Date: 2006 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-12-23 Completed Date: 2006-03-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8809878 Medline TA: Curr Opin Infect Dis Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 44-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of STD Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. |
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Adolescent Female Humans Male Prevalence Prisoners* Sexually Transmitted Diseases / diagnosis, drug therapy, epidemiology*, etiology |
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