Meaning of molluscum contagiosum | Babel Free

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A viral infection of the skin or (occasionally) mucous membranes, caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a DNA poxvirus.

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“The virus causing molluscum contagiosum is a member of the DNA pox family. It is particularly prevalent in underdeveloped countries, and afflicts over 20% of the population in some South Pacific regions. Children are its prime target⟳, but adults can be affected as well.”

“Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection caused by the large poxvirus, and, as the name⟳ implies, it is spread⟳ by direct⟳ contact⟳. In older adolescents and adults, it is most often passed by sexual contact⟳.”

“Molluscum contagiosum is a benign lesion usually seen on the skin and caused by a poxvirus.[…]An increased incidence of molluscum contagiosum has been observed in patients with HIV infection.[…]Molluscum contagiosum is extremely rare in the oral cavity.”

“It has been estimated that in the United States, office visits for molluscum contagiosum account for about 0.2% of total outpatient visits (22).”

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