Physical signs of sexual abuse
As well as through allegations made by the child, a friend, a sibling or an adult such as a teacher or other onfidant, child sexual abuse may present in a variety of ways in primary care:
- obvious anogenital bruising or injury
- suspicious features such as:
- recurrent UTI
- vaginal discharge
- sexually precocious behaviour or language
- behaviour problems such as enuresis, encopresis, anorexia or self-harm
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