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doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1995.tb00979.x.
Paediatric vulvovaginitis
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- DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1995.tb00979.x
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Paediatric vulvovaginitis
Australas J Dermatol.
1995 Nov.
Abstract
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 disease 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.
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