Virus Molluscum Contagiosum

This viral infection is not dangerous, but it can be very persistent and extremely annoying. Get to know more about virus Molluscum Contagiosum!

 

These small papulae can be a sign of an infection with the virus Molluscum Contagiosum, which is most easily transmitted through sexual contact.

 

The infection spreads by physical contact, thus through sexual intercourse as well. The first signs of an infection with virus Molluscum Contagiosum appear in the time of two weeks or a couple of months. Small pimples appear on the surface of the skin and turn into skin-colored papulae. In the middle of each papula there forms a small hollow space retaining soft cheesy liquid. Your doctor will quickly identify the infection as the presence of virus Molluscum Contagiosum, otherwise he or she will check exactly this fluid. The infection cures by itself, and your doctor can only clean the inside of the papulae, which makes everything less contagious. There are also many ways to accelerate the healing process, but before you try out any of them you should consult your physician.

 

Don't allow yourself to scratch these itchy little "pimples"!

 

There are four types of the virus Molluscum Contagiosum (MCV-1 to MCV-4). Adults usually get MCV-2. If you got it through sexual intercourse, papulae will appear mainly on the inside of your thighs, around the anus, on your buttocks and around your genitals. If you feel itchy, wash the papulae gently with alcohol, but avoid scratching at all cost. By scratching the infected area, you can spread the virus Molluscum Contagiosum around the whole body. We carry the virus up until the last papula disappears, so the best thing is to avoid sexual encounters during this time and also to generally avoid touching other people. The infection usually disappears after two to three months if we are careful, otherwise it can last even up to a year and a half.

 

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