American journal of diseases of children (1911)
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A prospective study was established to determine the significance of the isolation of Gardnerella vaginalis from the vagina in prepubertal children. Two hundred fifty-six children were enrolled. ⋯ Within group 1, G vaginalis was more likely to be isolated from children with a history of multiple episodes of sexual abuse than those with a single episode. Gardnerella vaginalis was not associated with any other historical, physical, or laboratory findings, including vaginal erythema or vaginal discharge.