Molluscum contagiosum secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Secondary Prevention

Molluscum contagiosum Microchapters
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Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Molluscum contagiosum from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
X ray
Ultrasound
CT Scan
MRI
Other Imaging Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [3]

Overview

Secondary prevention strategies following molluscum contagiosum include early detection of genital lesions.

Secondary prevention

Secondary prevention strategies following molluscum contagiosum include early detection of genital lesions.

• It is better to evaluate all suspected cases or known cases of sexual transmitted diseases for molluscum contagiosum infection as well.
• Not to touch skin lesions. It is better to bandage skin lesions to prevent more spread of the virus.