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[Etiology of vulvovaginitis in childhood]
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This study identified the causes of vulvovaginitis in 100 pediatric patients. Bacterial infections were the most common cause, identified in 68 cases.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Pediatric Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Vulvovaginitis is a common condition in pediatric gynecology.
- Identifying the causal microorganism is crucial for effective treatment.
- This study investigated the etiology of vulvovaginitis in ambulatory pediatric patients.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of different microorganisms causing vulvovaginitis in pediatric patients.
- To identify the most common causative agents of vulvovaginitis in this population.
Summary:
- A prospective study analyzed vaginal discharge samples from 100 pediatric patients with vulvovaginitis.
- Bacteria were the most frequently isolated microorganisms (68 cases), followed by pinworms (8 cases), fungi (4 cases), and Trichomonas vaginalis (1 case).
- The etiology was confirmed in 81 out of 100 patients.
Impact:
- Provides etiological data on vulvovaginitis in pediatric patients.
- Highlights the predominant role of bacterial infections.
- Informs clinical practice and treatment strategies for pediatric vulvovaginitis.
Abstract:
A prospective study on the causal microorganism of vulvovaginitis was done to 100 ambulatory patients seen at a pediatric gynecology unit of a metropolitan hospital at Santiago, Chile, from november 1988 throughout july 1989. Samples of vaginal discharge were taken from each patient and studied for bacteria, fungi and trichomonas. Search of pinworms was also done in 55 patients by the transparent adhesive tape test. It was possible to confirm the etiology of vulvovaginitis in 81 cases. Bacteria were isolated in 68 of them, fungi in 4, Trichomonas vaginalis in one patient and pinworms in 8.