Vulvovaginitis gonorrhoica infantum A54.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Infection of the child's vulva and vagina with Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Etiopathogenesis
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Transmission of gonococci mainly through infected objects (laundry, washcloths, towels, toilets, etc.).

Clinical features
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Reddened, swollen, painful vulva, purulent discharge, often involving the urethral orifice and the urethra, including the rectum. After several weeks the symptoms subside and the patient passes into a low symptom vulvovaginitis.

Therapy
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S.u. Gonorrhea.

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Vulvovaginitis gonorrhoica adultorum;

Outgoing links (2)

Gonorrhoea (overview); Neisseria gonorrhoeae;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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