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Rev Cent Dermatol Pascua 2007; 16 (1)

A contagious mollusk and the infection through the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Communication of two cases

Pérez CS, Ramos GA, Bernal RE

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 34-36
PDF size: 114.87 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Molluscum contagiosum is a common infection of the skin in healthy children. It may be seen in exuberant form in children and adults with immunodeficiency, including the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. We present a case of a patient with human immunodeficiency virus.


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