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Review
. 1995 Nov;36(4):216-8.
doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.1995.tb00979.x.

Paediatric vulvovaginitis

T J O'Brien  1
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Review

Paediatric vulvovaginitis

T J O'Brien. 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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