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How do you get molluscum contagiosum?
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Direct skin contact: Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by a virus. It may be spread by direct contact with a lesion. Also, it can spread via contact with contaminated objects, including a tanning bed surface, towels, toys, or clothing. The virus may also affect the genitalia or anus by sexual contact.
Answered 7/7/2019
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Skin to skin: Molluscum contagiosum is a virus and you get it from skin to skin contact. Usually, young children spread it among themselves.
Answered 7/1/2017
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