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CHILD’S HEALTH/SKIN DISORDERS: MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

May 21st, 2009

Cause Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection. It is most common amongst children, but can also affect adolescents and adults. It is spread via direct skin contact with an infected person. The incubation period can be up to 2 months. Clinical features Molluscum contagiosum is characterised by clusters of small pinkish lumps with [...]

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