Question 151 · LEK · Transitional states of the neonatal period
A mother came to the GP office with her 7-day-old daughter worrying about a light mucous vaginal discharge in the child. What is the correct management?
- A. discharge is a consequence of mother’s estrogen influence, usually self-subsiding, so only the proper care should be recommended.
- B. purulent vaginitis with vulvitis should be suspected and the child should be referred to the hospital.
- C. fungal vaginitis should be suspected and the child should be referred to a pediatric specialist for consultation.
- D. trichomoniasis should be suspected as a consequence of vaginal infection in the mother and the child should be referred to the hospital.
- E. viral vaginitis should be suspected as a consequence of vaginal infection in the mother and the child should be referred to the hospital.
Hint
Recognise a transitional state of the neonatal period caused by maternal hormones that requires no treatment.
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