Several children a day are seen in the emergency department for treatment of illnesses and injuries.The situation that would create a high index of suspicion of child abuse is a child who:

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Injuries affecting the genital region and urinary tract infections,especially if recurrent,are associated with sexual abuse.Vague somatic complaints can sometimes accompany abuse but are common and have many other causes as well;the same applies to changes in school functioning.

Several Children a Day Are Seen in the Emergency Department