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I think i have molluscum contagiosum, i have a small red bump on my thigh. but i am 28 years old, is it possible for an adult to get this virus?

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Molluscum: Sure it is possible for an adult to get this viral disease. But before you get all worried about it, see a doctor to get it diagnosed and treated.

Answered 8/7/2017

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