کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3907638 | 1251066 | 2010 | 9 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Symptoms related to vulvitis and vulvovaginitis are a frequent complaint in the paediatric age. Knowledge of the risk factors and the pathogenetic mechanisms, combined with thorough clinical examination, helps to distinguish between dermatological diseases, non-specific vulvitis and vulvovaginitis proper. On the basis of microbiological data, the most common pathogens prove to be Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae and Enterobius vermicularis; fungal and viral infections are less frequent. The possibility of isolating opportunistic pathogens should also be considered. In rare situations, the isolation of a micro-organism normally transmitted by sexual contact should prompt a careful evaluation of possible sexual abuse.Current treatments for specific and non-specific forms are outlined, together with pointers for the evaluation of recurrence.
Journal: Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Volume 24, Issue 2, April 2010, Pages 129–137