Posts Tagged: Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum Contagiosum: Water Warts…

Molluscum Contagiosum (MC) is caused by four closely related poxvirus types, referred to as MCV-1 through MCV-4.  It is a worldwide infection that occurs mostly in children.  They have also been referred to as Water Warts.  There are two other classifications, 1) sexually transmitted form and 2) immunocompromised patients, most commonly HIV patients.  In children… Read more »