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1. dermnetnz.org › topics › molluscum-contagiosumMolluscum contagiosum: Causes and treatment - DermNet

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   Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a poxvirus, the molluscum contagiosum virus. There are at least 4 viral subtypes. There are several ways the virus can spread: Direct skin-to-skin contact. Indirect contact via shared towels or other items.

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3. iusti.org › wp-content › uploadsMolluscum contagiosum - IUSTI Guideline

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   Molluscum contagiosum is a benign viral epidermal infection associated with high risk of transmission and with an increasing frequency in worldwide population [1-3]. This guideline is focused on the genital, sexually transmitted molluscum contagiosum and targets adolescents (from 16 years of age) and adults.

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4. www.uptodate.com › contents › molluscum-contagiosumMolluscum contagiosum - UpToDate

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   Jan 10, 2024 · Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) is a double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) virus and member of the poxvirus family. MCV is in a different genus (Molluscipoxvirus) than the orthopoxviruses (variola, vaccinia, and monkeypox viruses). Thus, preventive vaccines and therapies developed to target orthopoxviruses are ineffective at ...

5. www.pathologyoutlines.com › topic › skinnontumorPathology Outlines - Molluscum contagiosum

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   Board review style answer #1. D. Molluscum contagiosum virus type 1 (MCV1). The histology shows molluscum contagiosum, which is caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) of the Poxviridae family (double stranded DNA). There are several types of MCV but the most common by far is MCV1 (98% of cases).

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesInterventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum - PMC

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   May 17, 2017 · 323 children, 2 to 12 years of age, with molluscum contagiosum in 19 outpatient clinics in the USA were randomised. Interventions. Imiquimod cream 5% vs vehicle cream 3 times weekly for 16 weeks. Outcomes. Lesion clearance, lesion counts, time to complete clearance, side effects after 4, 8, 12, 16, 18, and 28 weeks.

7. www.pcds.org.uk › clinical-guidance › molluscumMolluscum contagiosum - The Primary Care Dermatology Society

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   Dec 17, 2023 · Investigations. Normally no investigations are needed. In very widespread, persistent, and atypical molluscum contagiosum consider immunosuppression as a cause. Patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and low CD4 T-lymphocyte counts have a particularly high distribution of lesions around the face and perioral skin.

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   What happens if molluscum contagiosum is autoinoculated by scratching?

   • When molluscum contagiosum is autoinoculated by scratching, the papules often form a row. Molluscum contagiosum frequently induces dermatitis around them and affected skin becomes pink, dry and itchy. As the papules resolve, they may become inflamed, crusted, or scabby for a week or two. See more images of molluscum contagiosum ...

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   What does electron microscopy reveal about molluscum contagiosum virus?

   • Electron microscopy will reveal the typical brick-shaped virus particles of molluscum contagiosum virus.

   Molluscum contagiosum - IUSTI Guideline

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   Should molluscum contagiosum be included in a randomised controlled trial?

   • Selection of studies: If a randomised controlled trial included a variety of skin diseases, of which one was molluscum contagiosum, the number of molluscum participants needed to be at least five in the active treatment and placebo groups in order to reduce the role of extremely small studies.

   Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum

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   How many molluscum participants should be in an RCT?

   • If an RCT included a variety of skin diseases, of which one was molluscum contagiosum, the number of molluscum participants needed to be at least five in the active treatment and placebo groups.

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9. www.rch.org.au › clinicalguide › guideline_indexClinical Practice Guidelines : Molluscum Contagiosum

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   Key points. Molluscum Contagiosum Virus (Molluscum) is a common viral infection of childhood that causes a self-limiting infection of the skin. Investigations are not required and most children do not require treatment. Most cases resolve spontaneously within 6-9 months, but lesions can persist for more than a year.