Preschool & School Age - Molluscum Contagiosum Flashcards
1
Q
What does molluscum contagiousum cause?
A
Small, firm, shiny bumps on child’s skin
2
Q
What is it caused by?
A
It’s an infection called poxvirus caused by a virus
3
Q
Can it spread easily? Can it spread easily on yourself?
A
Can spread easily through skin-to-skin contact or by touching infected objecys
4
Q
Does it go away? How?
A
Yes, goes away on it’s own
5
Q
How can you prevent spread of this infection?
A
Hand hygiene
