molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum (syn .: contagious molluscum) - a contagious viral disease of the skin. Infection occurs through direct contact with sick or infected through shared objects (towels, sponges, toys). There is often in childhood. There are outbreaks in children's groups.
The incubation period from 2 weeks to several months. Mostly on the face, neck, hands, rear, and on the trunk, armpits appear small sharply defined hemispherical nodules diameter of 2 -5 mm normal skin color or light pink. In the center of the nodule has a recess with a small hole, which, on compression of the node is released this mass composed of dead cells of the epidermis and shellfish cells (ovoid inclusions comprising a plurality of viral particles).
Treatment consists of surgical removal of nodules tweezers or spoon Volkmann followed lubrication 5-10% alcoholic solution of iodine, cauterization by liquid nitrogen or silver nitrate. Large nodules removed by diathermocoagulation, cryoablation.
Prevention is in compliance with the rules of personal hygiene, early diagnosis, isolation and treatment of cases. Sick children are to be isolated from children's groups to complete cure.
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