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Molluscum contagiosum

Definition:

Molluscum contagiosum is a highly contagious poxvirus infection of the mucous membranes and skin that usually affects school-aged children. The infection is transmitted by close physical contact, fomites, and autoinoculation. It is a benign and self-limiting disease, with the majority of lesions spontaneously resolve within 2-4 years without active treatment.

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