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==Secondary prevention== | ==Secondary prevention== | ||
Secondary prevention strategies following a molluscum contagiosum infection include early detection of genital lesions. | Secondary prevention strategies following a molluscum contagiosum infection include early detection of genital lesions. | ||
*It is better to evaluate all suspected cases or known cases of | *It is better to evaluate all suspected cases or known cases of [[Sexually transmitted disease|sexually transmitted diseases]] for molluscum contagiosum infection as well. | ||
*Patients should be advised to avoid touching skin lesions. | *Patients should be advised to avoid touching skin lesions. | ||
*Covering the skin lesions with a bandage or gauze prevents transmission of the infection to others. | *Covering the skin lesions with a bandage or gauze prevents transmission of the infection to others. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:45, 29 July 2020
Molluscum contagiosum Microchapters |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies following a molluscum contagiosum infection include early detection of genital lesions.
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention strategies following a molluscum contagiosum infection include early detection of genital lesions.
- It is better to evaluate all suspected cases or known cases of sexually transmitted diseases for molluscum contagiosum infection as well.
- Patients should be advised to avoid touching skin lesions.
- Covering the skin lesions with a bandage or gauze prevents transmission of the infection to others.
Refrences