Virus Del Molusco Contagioso

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CASE REPORT Molluscum contagiosum on tattoo
Molusco contagioso em tatuagem
Luciana Molina
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Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum is a disease caused by a poxvirus characterized by benign self-limited eruption of single or multiple cutaneous spherical and pearly papules. Transmission usually occurs by direct contact with infected hosts. It is reported the case of a 22-year-oldCaucasian male who presented characteristic pearly and umbilicated papules strictly located on the region of a tattoo. Histopathologic exam confirmed the diagnosis of molluscum contagiosum. The authors describe an uncommomn manifestation of dissemination of this virus in tattoos and also present a literature review emphasizing the transmission pathways and treatment of Molluscum contagiosum. Keywords:Molluscum Contagiosum; Poxviridae Infections; Tattoo Resumo: Molusco contagioso é uma dermatovirose causada por poxvírus e caracterizada por erupção benigna e autolimitada de uma ou múltiplas pápulas esféricas e brilhantes. A transmissão habitualmente ocorre por contato direto com indivíduos infectados. Relata-se caso de doente masculino, 22 anos, com história de surgimento de numerosas pápulasumbilicadas localizadas estritamente sobre a região de uma tatuagem. Exame histopatológico de uma das pápulas confirmou a hipótese clínica de molusco contagioso. Os autores descrevem uma manifestação pouco frequente da disseminação desse vírus em tatuagens e apresentam uma revisão da literatura, enfatizando as vias de transmissão e a terapêutica do molusco contagioso. Palavras-chave: Infecções porPoxviridae; Molusco contagioso; Tatuagem INTRODUCTION The family of poxvirus consists of a comprehensive group of DNA-virus of high molecular weight. It is responsible for diseases that vary from serious and often fatal forms such as smallpox to self limited and localized infections such ectyma and Molluscum contagiosum.1 Molluscum contagiosum is notable for representing the most frequent condition ofthis group. It presents universal distribution being more frequent in school children. As for adults, it primarily affects the anogenital region through sexual transmission. Disseminated forms, atypical or giant, not rarely affect immunosuppressed patients.2,3 Incubation period varies and individual lesions tend to recede in two or three months. Complete regression of the condition in childrentends to occur in up to three years. Inoculation occurs after direct contact with other affected individuals mainly among brother/sisters and classmates. We emphasize the increasing incidence associated with the use of swimming pools in communities. It usually occurs as a sexually transmitReceived on 11.11.2009. Approved by the Advisory Board and accepted for publication on 05.05.10. * Studyconducted in a private office. Conflict of interest: None / Suporte financeiro: Nenhum Financial funding: None / Conlito de interesse: Nenhum
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Medical doctor, dermatologist- São Paulo (SP), Brazil Medical doctor, Assistant- Department of Dermatology of the University Hospital from the University of São Paulo (USP) - São Paulo (SP), Brazil

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Ricardo Romiti
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ted disease in adults. The authors report the case of a immunocompetent patient evolving with disseminated Molluscum contagiosum condition restricted to the area of tattoo which had been done seven before. CASE REPORT Caucasian male patient, aged 22 referred to the emergence, for about two months, of numerous papules strictly localized on theregion of a tattoo. The tattoo had been done seven months before on his back. The tattoo had been done by a professional tattooist ,using black pigment ,in various sessions, within a total period of four months. About four weeks after the completion of the tattoo the patient noticed the emergence of small bright papules on the site of the tattoo. Lesions were asymptomatic and, according to the...