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Molluscum Contagiosum is caused by the Molluscum contagiosum virus
DEFINITION
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection caused by a pox virus. Genital molluscum infections in adults are usually sexually-transmitted.
References
- Hengge, U.R., & Cusini, M. (2003). Topical |mmunomodulators for the Treatment of External Genital Warts, Cutaneous Warts and Molluscum Contagiosum. Br J Dermatol, 149 Suppl 66:15-9. Retrieved from, PubMed.
- Tan, H.H., Goh, C.L. (2006). Viral Infections Affecting the Skin in Organ Transplant Recipients: Epidemiology and Current Management Strategies. Am J Clin Dermatol, 7: 13-29. Retrieved from, PubMed.
Sexual risk (of HIV/STD/pregnancy), and what you can do before and after exposure.
* Males: Do not urinate for at least 4 hours before arriving.
* Females: testing is more accurate when you are not menstruating.
| Timeline | HIV | STD | Pregnancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before exposure | |||
| Contraception (females only) | |||
| HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) - Stop HIV infection before exposure | STD vaccine: - Hepatitis vaccine - HPV vaccine | ||
| STD / HIV exposure | |||
| 0-72 hours | HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) - Stop HIV infection after exposure | STD testing * - Screening test - to look for asymptomatic infections - from previous exposures | Emergency contraception with the morning-after pill (females only) |
| 2 weeks | HIV DNA Test | ||
| 1 month | HIV 4th Generation Test - SD Bioline HIV Ag/Ab Combo - Fingerprick blood sampling. - 20 minutes to results | ||
| 3 months | HIV 3rd Generation Test - OraQuick® HIV-1/2 Antibody - Oral fluid or - Fingerprick blood sampling. - 20 minutes to results | STD testing * - Full & comprehensive - diagnostic test - to look for current infections | |
| Watch for | HIV Symptoms | STD Symptoms | |
| If infected | HIV Treatment | STD Treatment | Abortion |
References