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Molluscipoxvirus

Medical Definition: A genus of POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRIDAE, infecting humans. Transmission is by direct contact among children, by sexual contact among young adults, or by fomites. MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM VIRUS is the type species.
Guide Notes: a genus of the subfamily Chordopoxvirinae; mollusci- refers to agent of the disease molluscum contagiosum, not to mollusks; infection: coord IM with POXVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Molluscipoxvirus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Molluscum contagiosum virus - A species of MOLLUSCIPOXVIRUS causing skin lesions in humans. It is transmitted by direct contact or from non-living reservoirs (fomites), such as books or clothing.

Molluscipoxvirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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