Adolescents most often lack which of the following types of immunity and need to be immunized because of the danger of acquiring this type of infection through sexual contact?
a. hepatitis A c. chlamydia
b. hepatitis B d. gonorrhea
B
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A Incorrect. The hepatitis A series may be indicated only for adolescents in high-risk categories.
B Correct. Adolescents most often lack immunity against hepatitis B, a viral infection that could be acquired during this period or early adulthood through sexual contact.
C Incorrect. Chlamydia is a parasite, categorized as a specialized bacteria, is a sexually transmitted disease, for which no vaccine exists.
D Incorrect. Gonorrhea is a bacteria, sexually transmitted disease, for which no vaccine exists.
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