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Is molluscum contagiosum contagious?
Molluscum contagiosum is contagious, ie. it can spread easily from person to person, but you're not guaranteed to catch it from an affected person. More information can be found at these sites. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molluscum_contagiosum lagunaskincenter.com/articles/molluscum-contagiosum/
Can HIV enter through molluscum sore?
HIV can enter through any break in skin. If the molluscum bump is open, HIV is more likely to enter.
Can I cure Molluscum Contagiosum by changing my diet?
Molluscum Contagiosm does not normally last for more than a year or eighteen months. If the problem persists, or you suffer from a weakened immune system, a healthy diet would help your body to deal with the spots but it would not necessarily cure it.
How are smallpox virus and molluscum contagiosum related?
Both smallpox and molluscum are caused by pox viruses. Smallpox is lifethreatening, while molluscum is benign.
Can you spread molluscum pox virus to your infant?
Molluscum is spread by skin-to-skin contact. Keep your molluscum lesions covered to avoid spreading it to others.
Website pictures of molluscum contagiosum?
http://www.molluscumcontagiosumpictures.org/ Here is a site dedicated to molluscum contagiosum pictures. You good also go on image sites like deviantart and look for some more.
Where can I find out more on molluscum contagiosum treatment?
Molluscum contagiosum usually goes away on it's own, but there are medications, similar to those used on warts, that can help as well. They can also be removed by surgery.
Does conjunctivitis occur more than once?
It can occur more than once.
Where can I find images of molluscum contagiosum?
If you are not naturally resistant to molluscum, you can acquire the infection. Your children are most likely to acquire molluscum from personal contact with other children who have the disease.
Where can I find out about treatment for molluscum?
The government site cdc.gov have treatment options for people with molluscum. If you have it go to http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/molluscum/faq/everyone.htm for information about treatments.
Can molluscum cause pain?
Molluscum contagiosum typically does not cause pain. The bumps associated with molluscum are usually painless, but they can become itchy or irritated. If the bumps become red, swollen, or painful, it may indicate a secondary bacterial infection.
Can you get Anthraxmore than once?
You can be be exposed to it more than once
