[Sexual abuse in children: prevention of sexually transmitted diseases].
When a child suffers from sexual abuse clinical guidelines must be established. There is a risk of infection from the following agents responsible for sexually transmitted diseases: the hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency viruses, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, syphilis, herpes simplex virus, bacterial vaginosis, papillomavirus, Trichomonas vaginalis and Pediculus pubis. Therefore, a follow-up with periodic serological monitoring for 1year and immunoprophylaxis or chemoprophylaxis for some of these diseases should be started. Postpuberal girls should receive emergency contraception.
Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital del Mar. Barcelona. 90458@imas.imim.es
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D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*