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Woman charged over torture and neglect of young girl

A woman, 40, will face court accused of torturing a 10-year-old girl who remains in hospital. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

A woman will face court accused of torture and neglect after a 10-year-old girl was admitted to hospital suffering from critical malnutrition with untreated injuries.

The 40-year-old from Logan Reserve, in Brisbane's south, was charged by police following an extensive investigation after the girl was admitted to Queensland Children's Hospital on February 9.

The girl was suffering from dehydration, critical malnutrition and had significant untreated injuries when she was admitted.

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A girl was dehydrated, malnourished and injured when she was admitted to hospital three months ago. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

She remains in intensive care and is in a stable condition, police said on Tuesday.

Police were notified after her hospital admission and began an investigation, declaring the child's Logan Reserve home as a crime scene.

The woman has been charged with three counts of fail to supply necessaries and one count of torture.

She is scheduled to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court later on Tuesday.

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