Publications by authors named "Anupama Vikram"

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  • - A 7-year-old girl presented with a two-week history of a greyish-white wart-like skin lesion in the anogenital area, along with signs of withdrawal and previous oral and vaginal ulcers, prompting suspicion of sexual abuse.
  • - Investigations revealed positive tests for syphilis, leading to a medicolegal case involving child welfare services and police, while a psychiatrist diagnosed her with post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • - Treatment with Benzathine penicillin resulted in improved health, with a significant decrease in syphilis titres and complete resolution of the skin lesion after three months, highlighting the crucial role pediatricians play in addressing cases of child sexual abuse.
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