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Candidiasis                    Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
 Chlamydia                     Meningococcal Disease                                            
Hepatitis A                     Mycoplasma genitalium                           
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General Reports
       
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Managed care organizations' performance in delivery of adolescent immunizations,
HEDIS, 1999-2002.
Bardenheier BH, Groom H, Zhou F, et al 
J Adolesc Health. 2008 Feb;42(2):137-45.
 Abstract
 
Projected cost-effectiveness of new vaccines for adolescents in the United States.
Ortega-Sanchez IR, Lee GM,  
 Pediatrics. 2008 Jan;121 Suppl 1:S63-78
 Abstract

What are appropriate screening tests for adolescents?
Biagioli FE, Devoe JE, Hamilton A, Darby -Stewart A
J Fam Pract. 2006 Oct;55(10):907-13.
 Abstract

  
Aspergillosis
       
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Disseminated aspergillosis in an adolescent with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Zwitserloot AM, Warris A, Van't Hek LG, et al 
Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2008 May 13.
Abstract

Steroid-sparing effect of omalizumab for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and cystic
fibrosis.
Zirbes JM, Milla CE. et al
Pediatr Pulmonol. 2008 Apr 23
 Abstract

  
Candidiasis
       
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  What are appropriate screening tests for adolescents?
Biagioli FE, Devoe JE, Hamilton A, Darby -Stewart A
J Fam Pract. 2006 Oct;55(10):907-13.
 Abstract		  
Hepatitis C
       

Prevalence

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Hepatitis B and C Infections among Homeless Adolescents.
Beech BM, Myers L, Beech DJ
Fam Community Health 2002 Jul;25(2):28-36
Abstract
 		  
Testing

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV and HCV testing for young drug users in Rhode Island.
Pugatch D, Anderson BJ, O'connell JV, et al 
J Adolesc Health. 2006 Mar;38(3):302-304
Abstract

Treatment

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Peginterferon alfa-2b plus ribavirin treatment in children and adolescents with chronic
hepatitis C.
 Wirth S, Pieper-Boustani H, Lang T, et al 
Hepatology. 2005 May;41(5):1013-8.
Abstract
Herpes Simplex
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Incidence and Prevalence of Herpes Simplex Virus Infections in Adolescent Women.
Fife KH, Fortenberry JD, Ofner S, et al   
 Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Mar 8;
 Abstract
 
Parents'/guardians' willingness to vaccinate their children against genital herpes.
Liddon N, Pulley L, Cockerham WC, et al
J Adolesc Health. 2005 Sep;37(3):187-93.
Abstract

Factors predicting the acceptance of herpes simplex virus type 2
antibody testing among adolescents and young adults.
Zimet GD, Rosenthal SL, Fortenberry JD,  et al  
Sex Transm Dis. 2004 Nov;31(11):665-9
Abstract

Longitudinal Risk of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1, HSV
Type 2, and Cytomegalovirus Infections among Young Adolescent Girls.
Stanberry LR, Rosenthal SL, Mills L. et al  
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Nov 15;39(10):1433-8.
Abstract
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Herpes simplex virus type 2 among Mexican high school adolescents: prevalence and
association with town characteristics
Gutierrez J.P., Conde-Glez C., Walker D.M., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Herpes Simplex Virus: Identifying Information and Support Needs for Adolescents
K Pearce, R Peterson, A Shy, E Tinoco  
2(006 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract

Epidemiological and Immunogenetic Correlates of Herpes Simplex Virus-2 Infection
in Sexually Active Adolescents
C  Wang , J Tang, J Sizemore,  et al
 (12 CROI)
 Abstract

Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8)
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Human herpesvirus 8 infection among adolescents in the REACH cohort.
Casper C, Meier AS, Wald A, et al
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2006 Sep;160(9):937-42.
 Abstract		  
Human Papillomavirus
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced infections: access of adolescent girls to
health care.
Malvy D, Grangé G, Lançon F, Hasnaoui AE.  
Presse Med. 2007 Nov 27
Abstract
 
Screening and management of women and girls with human papillomavirus infection.
Spitzer M.
Gynecol Oncol. 2007 Nov;107(2 Suppl):S14-8.
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
HPV and Cervical Cancer Prevention Counseling With Younger Adolescents:
Implications for PrimaryCare.
Sussman AL, Helitzer D, Sanders M, et al
Ann Fam Med. 2007 Jul-Aug;5(4):298-304.
Paper
 
Parental acceptance of Human Papillomavirus vaccines.
Lenselink CH, Gerrits MM, Melchers WJ, et al 
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2007 Mar 16;
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
A semi-qualitative study of attitudes to vaccinating adolescents against human
papillomavirus without parental consent.
Brabin L, Roberts SA, Kitchener HC, et al 
BMC Public Health. 2007 Feb 9;7(1):20
 Paper
 
Human papillomavirus prevalence in Canberra high school students: significance for
vaccination strategies and adolescent health.
Skinner SR, Kang M.   
Sex Health. 2006 Dec;3(4):299-300.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
STD-prevention counseling practices and human papillomavirus opinions among clinicians
with adolescent patients--United States, 2004.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2006 Oct 20;55(41):1118-20
 Paper
 
Association of condom use, sexual behaviors, and sexually transmitted infections with the
duration of genital human papillomavirus infection among adolescent women.
Shew ML, Fortenberry JD, Tu W, et al
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2006 Feb;160(2):151-6.
 Abstract
 
Chlamydia trachomatis and human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in teenage sexually active
girls
Friedek D, Ekiel A, Romanik M, et al
Ginekol Pol. 2005 Nov;76(11):879-83.
 Abstract
 
Association of Chlamydia trachomatis with persistence of high-risk types of human
papillomavirus in a cohort of female adolescents.
Samoff E, Koumans EH, Markowitz LE
Am J Epidemiol. 2005 Oct 1;162(7):668-75
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Biological and hormonal markers of chlamydia, human papillomavirus, and bacterial vaginosis
among adolescents attending genitourinary medicine clinics.
Brabin L, Fairbrother E, Mandal D, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Apr;81(2):128-32.
Paper
 
Persistence of Human Papillomavirus Infection in HIV-Infected
and -Uninfected Adolescent Girls: Risk Factors and Differences,
by Phylogenetic Type.
Moscicki AB, Ellenberg JH, Farhat S, Xu J.
J Infect Dis. 2004 Jul 1;190(1):37-45.
 Abstract
 
Epidemiology of human papillomavirus infection and abnormal cytologic
test results in an urban adolescent population.
Tarkowski TA, Koumans EH, Sawyer M, et al.
J Infect Dis. 2004 Jan 1; 189(1): 46-50
 Abstract
 
Human papillomavirus (HPV) education in middle and high schools of Vermont.
Beatty BG, O'Connell M, Ashikaga T, Cooper K.
J Sch Health. 2003 Sep;73(7):253-7.
Abstract

Adolescent behavior and sexually transmitted diseases: the dilemma of
human papillomavirus.
Cothran MM, White JP.
Health Care Women Int 2002 Apr-May;23(3):306-19
 Abstract

High- and intermediate-risk human papillomavirus infection in sexually active
adolescent females.
Ludicke F, Stalberg A, Vassilakos P. et al.
Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2001 Nov;14(4):171-4
 Abstract
 

  
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Polymorphisms in IL10 Gene and Clearance of Human Papillomavirus in
Immunosuppressed Adolescents
S Shrestha, C Wang, B Aissani, et al
(14 CROI)
 Abstract
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease in inner-city adolescents.
Suss AL, Homel P, Hammerschlag M, Bromberg K.
Sex Transm Dis 2000 May;27(5):289-91
 Abstract		  
Meningococcal Disease
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease: Recommendations of the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)  
MMWR May 27, 2005 / Vol. 54 / No. RR–71
 Paper		  
Herpes Simplex
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Incidence and Prevalence of Herpes Simplex Virus Infections in Adolescent Women.
Fife KH, Fortenberry JD, Ofner S, et al   
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Mar 8;
 Abstract
 
Parents'/guardians' willingness to vaccinate their children against genital herpes.
Liddon N, Pulley L, Cockerham WC, et al
J Adolesc Health. 2005 Sep;37(3):187-93.
Abstract

Factors predicting the acceptance of herpes simplex virus type 2
antibody testing among adolescents and young adults.
Zimet GD, Rosenthal SL, Fortenberry JD,  et al  
Sex Transm Dis. 2004 Nov;31(11):665-9
Abstract

Longitudinal Risk of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Type 1, HSV
Type 2, and Cytomegalovirus Infections among Young Adolescent Girls.
Stanberry LR, Rosenthal SL, Mills L. et al  
Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Nov 15;39(10):1433-8.
Abstract
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Herpes Simplex Virus: Identifying Information and Support Needs for Adolescents
K Pearce, R Peterson, A Shy, E Tinoco  
2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
 Abstract

Epidemiological and Immunogenetic Correlates of Herpes Simplex Virus-2 Infection
in Sexually Active Adolescents
C  Wang , J Tang, J Sizemore,  et al
 (12 CROI)
 Abstract

Human Papillomavirus
       

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Education about human papillomavirus and human papillomavirus vaccines in adolescents.
Kollar LM, Kahn JA.  
Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Oct;20(5):479-83.
 Abstract
 
Anticipated acceptance of HPV vaccination at the baseline of implementation: a
survey of parental and adolescent knowledge and attitudes in Finland.
Woodhall SC, Lehtinen M, Verho T, et al  
J Adolesc Health. 2007 May;40(5):466-9.
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
A semi-qualitative study of attitudes to vaccinating adolescents against human
papillomavirus without parental consent.
Brabin L, Roberts SA, Kitchener HC, et al
BMC Public Health. 2007 Feb 9;7(1):20
 Paper
 
Association of condom use, sexual behaviors, and sexually transmitted infections with
the duration of genital human papillomavirus infection among adolescent women.
Shew ML, Fortenberry JD, Tu W, et al
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2006 Feb;160(2):151-6.
 Abstract
 
Chlamydia trachomatis and human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in teenage sexually active
girls
Friedek D, Ekiel A, Romanik M, et al
Ginekol Pol. 2005 Nov;76(11):879-83.
 Abstract
 
Association of Chlamydia trachomatis with persistence of high-risk types of human
papillomavirus in a cohort of female adolescents.
Samoff E, Koumans EH, Markowitz LE
Am J Epidemiol. 2005 Oct 1;162(7):668-75
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Biological and hormonal markers of chlamydia, human papillomavirus, and bacterial vaginosis
among adolescents attending genitourinary medicine clinics.
Brabin L, Fairbrother E, Mandal D, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Apr;81(2):128-32.
Paper
 
Persistence of Human Papillomavirus Infection in HIV-Infected
and -Uninfected Adolescent Girls: Risk Factors and Differences,
by Phylogenetic Type.
Moscicki AB, Ellenberg JH, Farhat S, Xu J.
J Infect Dis. 2004 Jul 1;190(1):37-45.
 Abstract
 
Epidemiology of human papillomavirus infection and abnormal cytologic
test results in an urban adolescent population.
Tarkowski TA, Koumans EH, Sawyer M, et al.
J Infect Dis. 2004 Jan 1; 189(1): 46-50
 Abstract
 
Human papillomavirus (HPV) education in middle and high schools of Vermont.
Beatty BG, O'Connell M, Ashikaga T, Cooper K.
J Sch Health. 2003 Sep;73(7):253-7.
Abstract

Adolescent behavior and sexually transmitted diseases: the dilemma of
human papillomavirus.
Cothran MM, White JP.
Health Care Women Int 2002 Apr-May;23(3):306-19
 Abstract

High- and intermediate-risk human papillomavirus infection in sexually active
adolescent females.
Ludicke F, Stalberg A, Vassilakos P. et al.
Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2001 Nov;14(4):171-4
 Abstract

  
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease in inner-city adolescents.
Suss AL, Homel P, Hammerschlag M, Bromberg K.
Sex Transm Dis 2000 May;27(5):289-91
 Abstract		  
Meningococcal Disease
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease: Recommendations of the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)  
MMWR May 27, 2005 / Vol. 54 / No. RR–71
 Paper		  
Mycoplasma genitalium
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Mycoplasma genitalium among adolescent women and their partners.
Tosh AK, Van Der Pol B, Fortenberry JD, et al
J Adolesc Health. 2007 May;40(5):412-7.
 Abstracts		  
Tuberculosis
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Cutaneous tuberculosis in children and adolescents: a clinicohistological study.
Vashisht P, Sahoo B, Khurana N, et al 
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2007 Jan;21(1):40-7.
 Abstract

Costs and cost-effectiveness of adolescent compliance with treatment for latent
tuberculosis infection: results from a randomized trial.
Kominski GF, Varon SF, Morisky DE, et al
J Adolesc Health. 2007 Jan;40
 Abstract

  

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