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Q: Molluscum Contagiosum/herpes

asked by: nkittyp on June 17th, 2004

New User

My boyfriend was recently diagnosed with this condition (molluscum) and I know that it is an std. However my query (and I hope someone can advise me) is whether this is a form of genital herpes and if it is could he have been given molluscum by someone with herpes? He assures me that he hasn't been with anyone else and I know I havent, but I do have herpes myself Embarassed

. However I also know I am very careful to try not to pass it on, but we all know that it is never foolproof! I had an outbreak of herpes following sex with him before we knew what he had and wondered whether the two may be related?? Please help!!

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Pilleus

replied on July 2nd, 2004

Experienced User

Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus that is a member of the poxvirus family. This virus is called molluscipoxvirus molluscum contagiosum.

It is frequently seen on the face, neck, arm pit, arms, and hands but may occur anywhere on the body except the palms and soles. Occasionly, it is seen on the genitals.

Early lesions on the genitalia may be mistaken for herpes or warts but, unlike herpes, these lesions are painless.

The virus is contagious through direct contact, as seen in children, but may spread by sexual contact. It can spread on a person from lesions to adjacent normal skin areas.

It is not herpes.

MONICA111

replied on September 28th, 2004

New User

I had it on the genitals the wart went away by itself although I think there is no cure for the infection

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