title: Vulvovaginitis in the prepubertal child.
abstract: In prepubertal children the majority (25% to 75% of diagnoses made in referral centers) of complaints of vulvar inflammation and secondary vaginitis are benign in nature. This nonspecific vulvovaginitis responds well to hygiene measures and education. A child with persistent, purulent, or recurrent vaginal discharge deserves a complete assessment with cultures. When these complaints arise, clinicians must always be alert to the possibility of sexual abuse in children and therefore must conduct a sensitive and thorough history in addition to the examination.
authors: M M
authors: MM
authors: Aruda
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D014847:Vulvitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy