My boyfriend was recently diagnosed with
this condition (molluscum) and I know that
it is an std. However my query (and I
hope someone can advise me) is whether
this is a form of genital herpes and if it
is could he have been given molluscum by
someone with herpes? He assures me that
he hasn't been with anyone else and I know
I havent, but I do have herpes myself
.
However I also know I am very careful to
try not to pass it on, but we all know
that it is never foolproof! I had an
outbreak of herpes following sex with him
before we knew what he had and wondered
whether the two may be related?? Please
help!!
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Pilleus
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Posts: 109 Location: Florida
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Posted: 07-02-04 13:37pm
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus
that is a member of the poxvirus family.
This virus is called molluscipoxvirus
molluscum contagiosum.
It is frequently seen on the face, neck,
arm pit, arms, and hands but may occur
anywhere on the body except the palms and
soles. Occasionly, it is seen on the
genitals.
Early lesions on the genitalia may be
mistaken for herpes or warts but, unlike
herpes, these lesions are painless.
The virus is contagious through direct
contact, as seen in children, but may
spread by sexual contact. It can spread
on a person from lesions to adjacent
normal skin areas.
It is not herpes.
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MONICA111
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 7 Location: washington
Posted: 09-28-04 13:14pm
I had it on the genitals the wart went
away by itself although I think there is
no cure for the infection
.
However I also know I am very careful to
try not to pass it on, but we all know
that it is never foolproof! I had an
outbreak of herpes following sex with him
before we knew what he had and wondered
whether the two may be related?? Please
help!!
