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Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin or occasionally of the mucous membranes. It is caused by a virus called the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV).
How do members experience molluscum contagiosum virus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with molluscum contagiosum virus*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for molluscum contagiosum virus*
Who has molluscum contagiosum virus on PatientsLikeMe?
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Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin or occasionally of the mucous membranes. It is caused by a virus called the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV).
Common symptoms reported by people with molluscum contagiosum virus
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for molluscum contagiosum virus
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Compare treatments taken by people with molluscum contagiosum virus
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Got a question about living with molluscum contagiosum virus? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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