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A member asked:

Is molluscum contagiosum contagious when there are no lesions present?

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Probably: If they are truly gone the site would not be contagious. However, new lesions can arise from the area that were not evident when removal was done.

Dr Roberts agreed

Answered 10/3/2018

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I have heard and read that molluscum contagiosum in adults is only present if they are HIV+ and it doesn't affect the healthy adults, is it true? I have two 4mm lesions on either side of my chest since 8 months. Too scared! Please help docs?

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Is molluscum contagious after the lesions are gone? Can you have a reoccurrence months after? Ibsen told both contagious and not contagious after gone

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A member asked:

Is it possible to get tested for molluscum contagiosum before the lesions appear?Was sexually exposed to someone with it amonth ago.Want to know soon.

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Is it true that the molluscum contagiosum virus can stay in body for a year even after all lesions are completely gone? If so can it still be transmit

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A member asked:

Is molluscum contagiosum always associated with HIV in adults? Is it possible for healthy adults to have this? I am having just two lesions on my chest since 7-8 months, there aren't any new lesions and these are also not going away. Related to HIV?

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