Importance of Rapid STI Testing for Sexually Active Adolescent Girls

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Maria Trent, MD, MPH, FAAP, FSAHM
Johns Hopkins University

Overview

Adolescents often present with vague symptoms for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A majority are underrecognized and untreated at the time of presentation¹. Also, a large proportion is lost to follow-up^1-2. This webinar will discuss testing methods for detecting common STIs and patient education strategies to reduce recurrence.

¹ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25154560/ ² https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4074614/pdf/peds.2011-3326.pdf

Learning Objectives

In this video, participants will:

Review the rising rates of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) in the United States and globally
Review today’s STI testing methods
Discuss the challenges and implications of today’s testing methods
Examine the clinical, operational and economic benefits of STD Point-Of-Care tests for urgent care

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About the Presenter

Dr. Trent currently serves as the Chair of the Section on Adolescent Health for the American Academy of Pediatrics and is President-elect for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. A pediatric and adolescent medicine specialist on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins University Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, Dr. Trent is also the principal investigator for multiple research projects funded by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies. A major focus of Dr. Trent’s research and clinical interest has been on reducing adolescent and young adult sexual and reproductive health disparities. Dr Trent is a sought-after speaker and author of research articles, editorials, book chapters, and patient-directed media materials.