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Molluscum Contagiosum Overview and Treatment by Jagadeesh Yadav is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a poxvirus. It typically presents as small, dome-shaped pink papules with central umbilication that are found on the trunk, genitals, and intertriginous areas. Diagnosis is made through histologic examination of biopsy samples or visual inspection showing characteristic inclusion bodies. Treatment involves removing the lesions through cryotherapy, curettage, or applying caustic agents like cantharidin or imiquim
- Author
- Jagadeesh Yadav
- Language
- EN