Molluscum contagiosum

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Molluscum contagiosum
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Typical flesh-colored, dome-shaped and pearly lesions
Vaccinia virus
EM of Molluscum contagiosum virus
EM of Molluscum contagiosum virus
Virus classification
Group: Group I (dsDNA)
Family: Poxviridae
Genus: Molluscipoxvirus
Species: Molluscum Contagiosum Virus

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Molluscum contagiosum from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Related Chapters

  • Acrochordons (also called skin tags — similar in appearance and grow in similar areas)

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