Molluscum contagiosum virus

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Introduction

Etiologic agent of molluscum contagiosum. Unclassified poxvirus which infects only humans. The virus has not been cultured in vitro.

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References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1994, pg 799
  2. Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common and Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 772-75.