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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
Prevention or prompt treatment sexually transmitted diseases may prevent this cause of anal abscesses. Use condoms during intercourse, including anal sex, to prevent such infections. | |||
Frequent diaper changes and proper cleaning during diaper changes will help prevent both [[anal fissures]] and [[perianal abscesses]] in infants and toddlers. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
{{WH}} | {{WH}} | ||
{{WS}} | {{WS}} | ||
Revision as of 21:05, 4 September 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Primary Prevention
Prevention or prompt treatment sexually transmitted diseases may prevent this cause of anal abscesses. Use condoms during intercourse, including anal sex, to prevent such infections.
Frequent diaper changes and proper cleaning during diaper changes will help prevent both anal fissures and perianal abscesses in infants and toddlers.