Prevalence 5.1–11.5% in pediatric age group
Coinfection rate of 5–18% in HIV-positive patients 1
Caused by ...
Characteristic rash that is usually asymptomatic but can become pruritic
Located most frequently at the trunk, extremities, and face; can be in the perineum if sexually transmitted
Typically, ...
Keep lesions covered.
Avoid skin-to-skin contact with other individuals with lesions.
Always use clean linens and towels.
Acute treatment:
Watchful waiting for self-limited resol...
National Collegiate Athletic Association. Appendix C: skin infections in wrestling. In: 2017-18 and 2018-19 NCAA Wrestling Rules. Indianapolis, IN: National Collegiate Athletic As...
Molluscum contagiosum can be contracted from another athlete via close contact, such as football or wrestling.
Molluscum contagiosum is contagious, and it is spread by physical or sexua...
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