STIs Common Among Adolescents, Younger Adults With Recently Diagnosed HIV Infection, Research Suggests

Infectious Disease Advisor (1/18, Nye) reports research found “sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common among adolescents and younger adults with recently diagnosed HIV infection, the majority of whom are non-White and men who have sex with men.” The study also found “patients in the acute HIV group were more likely to report use of phencyclidine,” opiates, and intravenous drugs. The findings were published in the Journal of Adolescent Health.