Vertically transmitted molluscum contagiosum infection

Pediatrics. 2010 Feb;125(2):e423-5. doi: 10.1542/peds.2009-2774. Epub 2010 Jan 11.

Abstract

We report a case of vertically transmitted molluscum contagiosum viral infection in which the maternal infection was clinically documented before vaginal delivery. The aim of this report is to make practitioners aware that molluscum infections in neonates are likely vertically transmitted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cantharidin / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical*
  • Molluscum Contagiosum / diagnosis
  • Molluscum Contagiosum / drug therapy
  • Molluscum Contagiosum / transmission*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious*

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Cantharidin