Molluscum contagiosum in a pediatric American Indian population: incidence and risk factors.

Molluscum contagiosum in a pediatric American Indian population: incidence and risk factors.

Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) causes an innocuous yet persistent skin infection in immunocompetent individuals and is spread by contact with lesions. Studies point to atopic dermatitis (AD) as a risk factor for MCV infection; however, there are no longitudinal studies that have evaluated this hy...

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Main Authors: Andrea M McCollum, Robert C Holman, Christine M Hughes, Jason M Mehal, Arianne M Folkema, John T Redd, James E Cheek, Inger K Damon, Mary G Reynolds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4114779?pdf=render

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