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Is Mulluscum Contagiosum Contagious?
Posted: 06-29-06 18:25pm
recently diagnosed with mulluscum contagiosum, were scraped and waiting to see a dermatologist appt. is not for 3 weeks is it ok to swim in public pool, gymnastic class, will this activity cause infection/scars? how easy will this spread(7mth old sister)? should the doctor of cleaned area before scraping? is there anything they could of given for pain?
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Posted: 08-08-07 07:12am
Molluscum contaginosum is a contagious viral skin disease which is transmitted by direct contact (touch) or indirectly by commonly used objects. Therefore, yes, it is contagious. Scraping and disinfection before and after contraction is the only treatment. You can use prescribed paracetamol for the pain.




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