Molluscum Contagiosa Flashcards
1
Q
Most common virus causing Molluscum Contagiosum
A
MCV-1
2
Q
Most common HIV-associated MCV
A
MCV-2
3
Q
Groups primarily affected by Molluscum Contagiosum (MC)
A
- Young children (1-4 y/o)
- Sexually-active young adults (20-29y/o)
- immunosuppresed persons
4
Q
Transmission of MC
A
Direct skin-to-skin contact (esp. on wet skin)
5
Q
Scenarios of MC transmission
A
Bathing with affected siblings
Swimming pools
Sexual Abuse (genital lesions in children)
Vaginal delivery (presents at 1st few months of life)
6
Q
Classic lesions of MC
A
Smooth-surfaced Firm Dome-shaped Pearly Papules Ave. 3-5mm diameter Central umbilication
7
Q
Children with AD are more at risk having MC
A
4x more likely
More the 50 lesions
