A type of viral infection, Molluscum contagiosum can affect any area of the skin. The infection causes round, raised, skin-colored papules that normally range from two to five millimeters in size.MayoClinic.com: Molluscum Contagiosum: Symptoms When molluscum contagiosum infects the genitalia, it is considered a sexually transmitted disease.
Taxonomic Information
- Group: Group I
- Family: Poxviridae
- Genus: Molluscipoxvirus
- Species: Molluscum contagiosum virus
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have molluscum contagiosum, please consult your doctor.
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