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Metal-Limited Growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae for Characterization of Metal-Responsive Genes and Metal Acquisition from Host Ligands
Published on: March 4, 2020
Childhood gonorrhoea in Auckland
1Whakaruruhau (Child Abuse Assessment Unit), Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. patrickk@adhb.govt.nz
Aim:
To review the Auckland experience of childhood gonorrhoea, with particular regard to inter-agency management and medicolegal outcome.
Methods:
Retrospective review of medical records at a specialist child abuse assessment unit, and follow up with other agencies involved.
Results:
Twelve cases of genital gonorrhoea in pre-pubertal children in five years, in contrast to two cases in the preceding six years. Major problems in inter-agency coordination, and an inability to identify the source of the infection in most cases.
Conclusions:
Gonorrhoea in the pre-pubertal child is an increasing problem, and is often poorly handled. Proposals for an inter-agency guideline are discussed.
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