defining characteristics
Umbilicated (central), small, dome-shaped, pink papules
disease development
Superficial poxvirus infection of epidermis only transmitted via skin to skin (considered STD in young adults)
potential causes
Molluscum contagiosum virus
epidemiology
risk factors
Children HIV
Sexually active young adults
labimaging
Clinical Crush prep Bx (rare)
Histology? Henderson-Patterson bodies (eosinophilic inclusion bodies)
conventional treatment
to 2y)
Imiquimod
Canthardin (good for kids) Liquid nitrogen
Curettage
complications
prevention
Screen for STDs in young adults
