Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral infection caused by poxvirus that results in raised bumps and lesions across the skin. "They're benign but frequently bothersome, and the virus generally ...

The molluscum contagiosum (MC) virus (MCV) is a dermatotropic poxvirus, and the causative agent of MC. Unlike smallpox and human monkeypox diseases, MC is nonlethal, common and worldwide.

MCV protein Function Mechanism Homologs Ref. MC159 Inhibits apoptosis and inhibits NF-κB Binds FADD and IKKγ MCV MC160, KSHV K13 and cFLIPs [29,30,51,62,63,67] ...

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection in children that can frustrate parents because of its resistance to treatment and length of time it takes to clear up — anything from six months ...

Molluscum contagiosum are small white or yellow/pinky white pearly spots up to 1 cm across - usually much smaller - which are not painful. They can occur singly or in clusters often in warm parts ...

The recent FDA approvals of two treatments for molluscum contagiosum may represent a shift in how clinicians view this disease, according to a speaker at Masters of Pediatric Dermatology.In an ...