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  • Vulval ulcers
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vulval_ulcers/
    also Sexually transmitted infections Vulval and vaginal conditions Key Points Most vulval ulcers … in children are aphthous or secondary to a systemic infection, rather than due to sexually transmitted …, vulval ulcers are not usually due to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Using clinical appearance …
  • Sexual health history taking in the adolescent
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sexual_health_history_taking_in_the_adolescent/
    Sexually transmitted infections Vulval and vaginal conditions Contraception Key points Sexual health … lead to individualised advice on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) prevention, screening … samples. See sexually transmitted infections If there is a concern of amenorrhoea in the context of recent …
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Sexually_transmitted_infections_STIs/
    Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) …   >   Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) In this section About Clinical Practice Guidelines CPG index … transmitted infections (STIs) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) PIC Endorsed See also Vulval ulcers …
  • Vulval and vaginal conditions
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vulval_and_vaginal_conditions/
    Sexually transmitted infections Adolescent gynaecology - lower abdominal pain Adolescent gynaecology - … Pinworms Bacterial overgrowth Foreign body Sexually transmitted infections Vaginal foreign body Trauma …, fabric softeners, antiseptics etc) Infection: Pinworms Bacterial overgrowth Sexually transmitted …
  • Contraception
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Contraception/
    Sexually transmitted infections Key Points Adolescents are at increased risk of unintended pregnancy … of contraception to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections Background In Australia, almost 75 … also Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient Sexual health history taking in the adolescent …
  • The penis and foreskin
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/The_penis_and_foreskin/
    in a sexually active male raises other diagnostic considerations. See Sexually transmitted infections Retractile … unless pathological phimosis Inflammation and infection Balanitis and inflammation Minor redness and/or … Infection and cellulitis Secondary bacterial infection can occur, with erythema or lymphangitis tracking …
  • Whooping cough (pertussis)
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Whooping_Cough_Pertussis/
    ) and are most commonly infected by spread from family members Can occur in immunised children, but the illness … infections can trigger a recurrence of paroxysms Can present as a non-specific persistent cough Poor feeding … are also infected) Examination Fever is uncommon Clinical signs usually absent Complications Otitis media …
  • Prolonged fever
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Prolonged_fever/
    conditions, autoimmune disorders or recurrent fever syndromes Sexual history : sexually transmitted … Sepsis: assessment and management Kawasaki disease Key points Infection is the most common cause … Opportunistic infections in immunocompromised children Neonatal infections Hospital-acquired infections …
  • Acute scrotal pain or swelling
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Acute_scrotal_pain_or_swelling/
    Penis and foreskin Acute abdominal pain Sexually transmitted infections Key points Testicular torsion … other sites, including intraabdominal: appendicitis/renal colic/UTI referred hip pain Skin infections … collection) Bacterial infection more likely in child with structural urinary tract abnormalities, recent …
  • Engaging with and assessing the adolescent patient
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Engaging_with_and_assessing_the_adolescent_patient/
    transmitted infections (STIs) Management of eating disorders in the emergency department Key points … endorsement pending See also Mental state exam Sexual health history taking in the adolescent Sexually … or physical, emotional or sexual abuse) Some disorders such as psychosis, may need special consideration about …