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How contagious is molluscum contagiosum? if all lesions are no longer present in the genital area, can it be transmitted through sex with protection?

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MC Virus: Molluscum contagiosum (MCV) is highly contagious, but will be usually eradicated by your immune system in approximately a year. If sooner removal is desired, your health provider can remove the "bumps" . Skin contact or common use of towels can transmit the disease. If on the genital area, prevention is not certain using condoms.

Answered 10/1/2018

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