Molluscum Contagiosum


D efinition —A viral infection of the skin (often sexually transmitted when involving the genital area) caused by a DNA poxvirus.

Clinical Features

Epidemiology

  • Genital infection most commonly occurs in young, sexually active individuals.

  • In this population it is commonly transmitted by sexual or fomite contact.

  • Cases in children are generally not sexually transmitted.

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