What is molluscum contagiosum virus?
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin or occasionally of the mucous membranes. It is caused by a virus called the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV).
How do members experience molluscum contagiosum virus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with molluscum contagiosum virus*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
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Common symptom
Pain
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
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Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for molluscum contagiosum virus*
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Who has molluscum contagiosum virus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 11 |
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