Abstract
Vulvitis is one of the most common disorders with which people come to visit obstetrician-gynecologist. nonspecific bacterial, atopic, infectious vulvitis and vulvitis associated with helminthiasis are most often found in girls under the age of 3 years. Hyperemic mucous membrane of the external genitalia, pain, burning, itching while urinating and at rest are specific clinical features of the disorder; abnormal genital discharge of various types can be also found. Vulvitis often comes along with perineal and perianal dermatitis. Labial fusion and urinary tract infections are common complications of nonspecific inflammation. obstetricians-gynecologists are recommended to conduct diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and further follow-up of such girls in cooperation with other related experts, involve pediatric urologist, gastroenterologist, pediatrician; if necessary – dermatovenerologist, enT physician, dentist, infectious disease specialist.
Key words: vulvitis, urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, dermatitis, atopic, bacterial, infection, urinary tract, cystoscopy, synechiae, labial fusion
For citation:Chekeneva N.A. Vulvitis and urinary tract infection in girls. Clinical review for general practice. 2023; 4 (11): 35–37 (In russ.). doI: 10.47407/kr2023.4.11.00301
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