The Microbiome of the Penis in Adolescent Men
In this webinar, Dr. Fortenberry will summarize methodologic issues in conducting a prospective study of the penis microbiome among 14-17 year old adolescents. The microbiota of the coronal sulcus and urethra will be described, along with potential interactions of the penis microbiota with urethritis, Chlamydia infections and other STI. The overall objective is to develop a new paradigm for understanding the developmental sexual health of young men.
J. Dennis Fortenberry, MD, MS, is an adolescent medicine physician and researcher at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He is principal investigator of this study of the penis microbiome, funded through the Human Microbiome Project and NIAID. Currently he also serves as Co-PI on a NICHD protocol entitled “HIV-Related Care Engagement: Linkage to Care and Care Seeking for HIV-Infected Adolescents.” Over the past 25 years, he has guided a research program focused on sexuality, sexual health, and sexuality transmitted infections. Highlights include description of STD-related care-seeking among adolescents, demonstration of the importance of Chlamydia reinfection among adolescent women, evaluating the covariation of health-protective and health-harming behaviors, addressing the contextual and interpersonal factors associated with adolescent sexual activity, and national surveys of sexual behavior and sexual health across the lifespan.
About the Series:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) and The American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association (ASTDA) have partnered to bring you the latest research and best practices for STD prevention with the STD Prevention Science Series.
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