Recent advances in molluscum contagiosum virus research

“…Despite these similarities, they lack the ability to cross-hybridize with or be reactivated by other poxviruses. [3][4][5] The MCV infection is specific to humans and has been reported worldwide. The MCV genotype 1 predominates and represents 98% of cases in the United States.…”

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The epidemiology of molluscum contagiosum in children

Dohil

Lin

Lee

et al. 2006

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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“…These are contained intracellularly in a collagen-lipid-rich saclike structure that is thought to deter immunological recognition by the host 14 . Rupture and discharge of the infectious virus-packed cells occur in the centre of the lesion.…”

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Ocular molluscum contagiosum - A case report

Farooq

Sarker²,

Hossain³

et al. 2017

KYAMC j.

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Molluscum contagiosum is a viral disease of the skin caused by poxvirus. Infection is usually spread by direct contact, particularly among children and young adults. It may occur on the skin and mucous membranes, with a predilection for the trunk and anogenital areas. Ocular molluscum contagiosum is very rare. Here we present a case of right lower eyelid region molluscum contagiosum. This patient is a 28 years old young woman from Ramchandropur, Pabna, Bangladesh. She noticed a painless swelling in her right lower eyelid for six months. Examination revealed a firm, rough and non-tender growth. There was no visual disturbance. After excisional biopsy, histopathological examination was performed. Microscopically, it shows verrucous epidermal hyperplasia and multiple intracytoplasmic molluscum bodies which are diagnostic key feature of molluscum contagiosum.KYAMC Journal Vol. 5, No.-2, Jan 2015, Page 537-539

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“…MCV genotype1 has been observed to be the predominant infection causing agent and represents 98% cases in the United States and 75-90% cases in general, while other genotypes are found to be more common in the immune compromised, HIV infected individuals and in countries outside the United States. 1,4,10,11 However, these genotypes are clinically indistinguishable. Usually they present as characteristic umbilicated flesh colored papules 3-5mm in size.…”

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Molluscum contagiosum simulating a sebaceous cyst: a rare presentation

et al. 2016

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<p>Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral infection of the skin and mucous membrane that usually presents as umbilicated, flesh colored dome shaped papules and are mostly self-limiting in immune competent individuals, though extensive lesions and atypical presentations may be observed in the immune-compromised. Here we present an extremely rare incidence of MC presenting as a sebaceous cyst (SC) in the post auricular region, in a fourteen year old immune-competent male child. Though few incidences of MC within an epidermal cyst (EC) have been reported, this infection primarily presenting as a cystic lesion simulating a SC in an immune competent individual is extremely rare. Imaging findings were consistent with subcutaneous cyst in keeping with a SC, which was then treated by surgical excision. Histopathology of the surgically removed lesion revealed a cyst lined by stratified squamous epithelium containing numerous molluscum bodies. No further treatment was required since this was the only intact lesion present. </p>

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Recent advances in molluscum contagiosum virus research

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The epidemiology of molluscum contagiosum in children

The epidemiology of molluscum contagiosum in children

Ocular molluscum contagiosum - A case report

Molluscum contagiosum simulating a sebaceous cyst: a rare presentation

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