Objective. Syphilis is one of the most imperative STIs, caused by the spirochete Treponema
pallidum. During pregnancy it is associated with disastrous health outcomes in the newborn …

Abstract Purpose of Review In 2019, the US government launched an initiative to decrease
new HIV infections by 90% over the next decade. Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of …

ABSTRACT Transitional aged youth (18–24) report increasing and peaking risk-taking
(sexual, substance, and delinquent behavior). Stressful life events (SLE) are associated with …

Background Over six million children each year are referred to child protective services for
child abuse (sexual, physical and emotional) and neglect (physical and emotional) …

Adolescents in Africa are at high risk for HIV infection, other sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV). Since behavior and burden of STIs/BV may influence …

Chlamydiae are pathogenic intracellular bacteria that cause a wide variety of diseases
throughout the globe, affecting the eye, lung, coronary arteries and female genital tract …

Aim To assess the prevalence and dynamics of risky sexual behaviors among Croatian
emerging adults in the 2005-2021 period. Methods Three surveys were conducted on large …

Background Despite the expansion of antenatal syphilis screening programs, congenital
syphilis (CS) remains a concern. Purpose This study aimed to analyze the manifestation and …

Adolescent risky sexual behaviors can result in negative consequences such as sexually
transmitted infection. However, much research effort has been placed on understanding …

PURPOSE Although rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human
papillomavirus (HPV)-related head and neck cancers associated with oral sex are …