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Preferred term

Molluscum contagiosum virus  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Note

  • infection = MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

Scope note

  • A species of MOLLUSCIPOXVIRUS causing skin lesions in humans. It is transmitted by direct contact or from non-living reservoirs (fomites), such as books or clothing.

History note

  • 66(63); was see under TUMOR VIRUSES (now see ONCOGENIC VIRUSES) 1963-65

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008977

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