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A few days after i got sprayed by an unknown substance on the street, i developed a rash on my skin that looks like molluscum contagiosum. is it possible for me to contract molluscum contagiosum through a spray? can the virus travel in spray form?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not molluscum: A spray is not likely to transmit molluscum contagiosum; and molluscum cannot show up sooner than a few weeks after exposure. It's something else. See a doctor if it continues or you remain concerned.

Answered 1/9/2018

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A member asked:

A few days after i got sprayed by an unknown substance on the street, i developed a rash on my skin that looks like molluscum contagiosum. is it possible for me to contract molluscum contagiosum through a spray? can the virus travel in spray form?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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