What Are the Different Molluscum Contagiosum Symptoms?
Molluscum contagiosum is a type of viral skin infection. The infection is somewhat common in children. It may also be seen in adults, however, adults with the infection concentrated in the genital area may have a sexually transmitted disease. Some people who get molluscum contagiosum have diseases known to weaken the immune system, such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In general, the most common of molluscum contagiosum symptoms is papules shaped like a pearl on the skin.