Molluscum contagiosum laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]

Overview

The diagnosis of MC is typically made by its clinical presentation and can be confirmed by histological demonstration of the cytoplasmic eosinophilic inclusions or molluscum bodies that are characteristic of poxvirus replication. ''''Braunwald E, Kasper I, Petersdorf R. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. Acta Endocrinol (Bucharest) 19871499.

Overview

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Template

• First Sentence:

An elevated/reduced concentration of serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name]

OR

Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include [abnormal test 1], [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].

OR

There are no diagnostic lab findings associated with [disease name].

• Additional Sentences:

Additional Sentence 1: [Test] is usually normal among patients with [disease name].

Additional Sentence 2: Some patients with [disease name] may have elevated/reduced concentrations of [test], which is usually suggestive of [progression/complication].

Laboratory Findings

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• Laboratory studies usually are not indicated in children with molluscum contagiosum. Sexually active adolescents and adults with genital lesions should be evaluated for the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases. Patients with extensive lesions should be tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and the possibility of other immune system disorders should also be considered.