Acquired Rectovaginal Fistula

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Journal Arch Dis Child

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 1994 Aug 1

PMID 7944544

Citations 7

Authors

E S Borgstein

R L Broadhead

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Abstract

Nine girls presented with an acquired rectovaginal fistula shortly after birth. All mothers tested were seropositive for HIV. It is suggested that an acquired rectovaginal fistula is an early manifestation of HIV infection in girls.

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