Disseminated molluscum contagiosum in a HIV-positive child. Improvement after therapy with 5% imiquimod

[摘要] Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a frequent and usually benign cutaneous infection with molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), affecting mainly children and young sexually active adults. With the emergence of HIV/AIDS, a new patient group at risk has been identified with often extensive skin involvement and recalcitrant disease.

[学科分类] 皮肤病学

[关键词] CD4-cell count;HIV;imiquimod;molluscum contagiosum