molluscum contagiosum

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:virus
gptkbp:affects humans
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:molluscum_contagiosum_virus
gptkbp:commonIn children
immunocompromised individuals
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1817
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label molluscum contagiosum
gptkbp:ICD-10_code B08.1
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 2-7 weeks
gptkbp:location gptkb:skin
trunk
face
genital area
gptkbp:notableComplication secondary bacterial infection
gptkbp:prevention avoid skin contact with infected individuals
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:poxvirus
gptkbp:selfLimiting yes
gptkbp:symptom itching
pearly papules
umbilicated lesions
gptkbp:transmission fomites
skin-to-skin contact
gptkbp:treatment cryotherapy
topical therapy
curettage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Poxviridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5