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How can i prevent auto-inoculation of molluscum on my body besides not scratching? can i re-contract it from my own clothes, towels, sheets, etc?
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Molluscum: The virus can soread through touching and of course scratching. Youcan get it from your bedding, towels, soap hair brushes, etc try to keep the individual molluscum covered to prevent spreading
Answered 7/30/2014
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