Common Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology of Adolescence

Abstract

Controlling communicable diseases has long been a priority for international health policy. The burden and mortality of communicable diseases have significantly decreased among children under the age of five, but older children and adolescents are subject to greater disease burden, and it is unclear whether current policies and programs continue to be in line with intervention targets. There is compelling evidence that suggests bacteria have a role in a number of chronic, non-infectious disorders, including coronary heart disease, neurological disorders, and a few types of cancer. Teenagers all around the world suffer from various diseases caused by microorganisms. The diseases are caused due to the change in lifestyle. Amidst tremendous physiological change and growth, the young adult is exposed to a range of stressors and environmental factors. Diseases like tuberculosis, urinary tract infection, candidiasis, influenza, and AIDS are very common among adolescents and affect millions of teenagers across the world. Some of the diseases like sexually transmitted illness, Ringworm, and Mononucleosis are very alarming for adolescents as most of the teens across the world are suffering at a staggering rate. This chapter is written to inform the readers about the common diseases caused by microorganisms in the teenage years due to lifestyle changes.