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Is Molluscum Contagiosum Curable?
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus that is a member of the poxvirus family. You can get the infection in a number of different ways.
This is a common infection in children and occurs when a child comes into direct contact with a lesion. It is frequently seen on the face, neck, armpit, arms, and hands but may occur anywhere...
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