A 5-year-old girl diagnosed with chlamydial conjunctivitis should be carefully assessed for:
a. sexual abuse.
b. immune deficiency.
c. congenital cataract.
d. secondary glaucoma.
A
A diagnosis of chlamydial conjunctivitis in a nonsexually active child should signal the healthcare provider to assess the child for sexual abuse. Chlamydial conjunctivitis in a nonsexually active child is most often associated with sexual abuse; it is not related to congenital cataract or secondary glaucoma.
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