Sexual Abuse

Nancy D. Kellogg; James L. Lukefahr

doi:10.1002/9781118538555.ch8

Sexual Abuse

Nancy D. Kellogg, James L. Lukefahr

Department of Pediatrics

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Abstract

Most sexually-abused children are brought to medical attention after disclosing the abuse to another person, although some present after caregivers notice physical symptoms or concerning sexual behaviors. In addition to obtaining a careful history and physical exam (including anogenital exam appropriate to the age of a child), forensic evidence collection and testing for sexually-transmitted infections may be necessary. Management includes reporting and/or cooperating with child protection and law enforcement investigators, and prompt referral to a mental health professional.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Practical Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Pages	38-42
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Print)	9780470673874
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118538555.ch8
State	Published - Apr 25 2013

Keywords

Children's Advocacy Centers
Forensic evidence collection
Nucleic acid amplification tests
Sexual abuse
Sexual behaviors in children
Sexually-transmitted infection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

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