Sexual abuse and assault

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  • The majority of children presenting for a sexual abuse evaluation have normal findings on physical examination.
  • Sexually transmitted infections are uncommon in sexually abused, pre-pubertal children.
  • Time elapsed since the most recent sexual assault, and the pubertal status of the child, determine the appropriate management strategy in the acute setting.
  • Girls have a higher risk than boys of victimisation such as sexual abuse.
  • Sexual assault is common and can affect adults of any age. Young women are most at risk, but males are also sexually violated.
วันที่ปรับปรุง: ต.ค. 11, 2012
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