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Molluscum Contagiosum Singapore | STD

Molluscum Contagiosum in Singapore: Molluscum Contagiosum is caused by the Molluscum contagiosum virus

 

 

 

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DEFINITION

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection caused by a pox virus. Genital molluscum infections in adults are usually sexually-transmitted.

 

References

1. Hengge, U.R., & Cusini, M. (2003). Topical |mmunomodulators for the Treatment of External Genital Warts, Cutaneous Warts and Molluscum Contagiosum. Br J Dermatol, 149 Suppl 66:15-9. Retrieved from, PubMed.
2. Tan, H.H., Goh, C.L. (2006). Viral Infections Affecting the Skin in Organ Transplant Recipients: Epidemiology and Current Management Strategies. Am J Clin Dermatol, 7: 13-29. Retrieved from, PubMed.