Molluscum contagiosum risk factors

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• The overview section should include the disease name in the first sentence.
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Template

• First Sentence:

The most potent risk factor in the development of [disease name] is [risk factor 1]. Other risk factors include [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] are [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].

OR

There are no established risk factors for [disease name].

• Examples:

Example 1: The most portent risk factor in the development of C. difficile infection is recent antibiotic use within the past 3 months. Other risk factors include advanced age, immunodeficiency, and history of inflammatory bowel disease.

Example 2: Common risk factors in the development of coronary artery disease are hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and active smoking.

Example 3: There are no established risk factors for gangloglioma.

Common Risk Factors

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Less Common Risk Factors

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