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. 1994 Aug;71(2):165-6.
doi: 10.1136/adc.71.2.165.

Acquired rectovaginal fistula

E S Borgstein  1 , R L Broadhead
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Acquired rectovaginal fistula

E S Borgstein et al. Arch Dis Child. 1994 Aug.

Abstract

Nine girls presented with an acquired rectovaginal fistula shortly after birth. All mothers tested were seropositive for HIV. It is suggested that an acquired rectovaginal fistula is an early manifestation of HIV infection in girls.

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  • Acquired rectovaginal fistula.
    Oliver MJ. Oliver MJ. Arch Dis Child. 1995 Mar;72(3):275. doi: 10.1136/adc.72.3.275-c. Arch Dis Child. 1995. PMID: 7741586 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
  • Pseudomonal rectovaginal abscesses in HIV infection.
    Sharland M, Peake J, Davies EG. Sharland M, et al. Arch Dis Child. 1995 Mar;72(3):275. doi: 10.1136/adc.72.3.275-b. Arch Dis Child. 1995. PMID: 7741588 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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