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Paediatric vulvovaginitis
Author(s) -
O'Brien Timothy J
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1995.tb00979.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dysuria , dermatology , physical examination , irritation , sex organ , crying , vaginal discharge , pediatrics , gynecology , surgery , urinary system , immunology , psychiatry , biology , genetics
SUMMARY Vulvovaginitis in the prepubertal child may present with itch, irritation, pain, dysuria or discharge as a result of poor hygiene, contact irritants, sexual abuse or skin diseases involving the genital area. Common infectious causes include threadworms, group A beta‐haemolytic streptococci and Haemophilus influenzae . A full history and examination are essential. Investigations may include swabs, midstream urine, biopsy, ultrasound and examination under anaesthesia.