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molluscum contagiosum

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Noun1.molluscum contagiosum - a virus disease of the skin marked by round white swellingsmolluscum contagiosum - a virus disease of the skin marked by round white swellings; transmitted from person to person (most often in children or in adults with impaired immune function)
molluscum - any skin disease characterized by soft pulpy nodules
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Variola (the virus that causes smallpox) is a member of the orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes viruses such as cowpox, monkeypox, orf, and molluscum contagiosum.
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MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM An unsightly, irritating condition which can last months or even years.
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Byline: Dr MIRIAM STOPPARD Dear Miriam MY doctor says I have a virus called molluscum contagiosum which will go away naturally.
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