Molluscum cotangiosum Flashcards
1
Q
causative organism
A
molluscum contagiosum virus
2
Q
transmission
A
close personal contact or towels
3
Q
who?
A
children
1-4 years
4
Q
where?
A
pinkish or pearly white papule with central umbilication up to 5mm in diameter
clusters anywhere on body apart from hands and soles of feet
5
Q
is exclusion from. gym, swimming or school necessary?
A
no
6
Q
mx
A
simple trauma
cryotherapy
if eczema develops around lesion - hydrocortisone
7
Q
when to refer?
A
HIV
lesions on eye
anogenital lesions
