Syphilis Disease and Teens: What Parents Need to Know and What They Need to Be Sure Their Teens Know

Abstract

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) affect individuals of all
ages, but they take an especially heavy toll on adolescents, who
are particularly vulnerable due to both behavioral and biological
factors. “Syphilis is one of the most significant sexually
transmitted diseases. Although it is relatively uncommon in pediatric
populations, it is essential for pediatricians to be able to
recognize its clinical manifestations and to be familiar with the
diagnostic tests required for accurate identification.