[Sexually transmitted diseases in children]

Sexually transmitted diseases in children include vertically transmitted diseases responsible for severe fetopathy and neonatal diseases as well as infections acquired in the postnatal period. Sexually transmitted diseases in children raise the question of possible of sexual abuse, which has major medicolegal, social and psychological implications. The proof of sexual abuse is further complicated by the fact that some neonatal infections can be revealed only at a later stage. Moreover in rare cases venereal diseases are transmitted by non sexual contact. Early sexual activity, should also be included (10% of children have their first sexual intercourse before the age of 15).