Molluscum Contagiosum
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📋Overview
Molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign viral skin infection caused by a poxvirus. It presents as small, firm, dome-shaped papules with a central dimple. The term is current and widely accepted in medical practice.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0026393ICD-10-CM
B08.1
MeSH
D008976
SNOMED CT (US)
40070004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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