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Treating Molluscum Contagiosum
Health Encyclopedia: Molluscum Contagiosum
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.
This is a common infection in children. It is frequently seen on the face, neck, arm pit, arms, and hands but may occur anywhere on the body except the palms and soles.
The virus is contagious through direct contact, as seen in children...
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