Vulvovaginitis is the most frequent gynecologic pathology among prepubertal females. An
infectious cause is found in 30% of cases and is highly associated with the presence of
vaginal discharge upon examination. Neisseria gonorrhoeae may be one of the causative
agents. Since N. gonorrhoeae is a common sexually transmitted disease, sexual abuse
should be considered in the pediatric setting. We report the case of a 5-year-old girl with N.
gonorrhoeae vulvovaginitis. Her previous history, multiple interviews with the patient and her …

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after the neonatal period? A systematic review. … Nonsexual transmission of sexually
transmitted diseases: an infrequent occurrence. …