Assessment of Viral Skin Infections (Molluscum Contagiosum and Warts) in the Pediatric Age Group: A Hospital-Based Observational Study

Authors

  • Dr. Ruchi Patwardhan,Dr. Ajay Patwardhan ,Dr. Yogita Yadav Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Molluscum contagiosum; Cutaneous warts; Pediatric dermatology; Viral skin infections; Human papillomavirus; Poxvirus; Epidemiology

Abstract

Viral skin infections such as molluscum contagiosum and cutaneous warts are common dermatological conditions in the pediatric population. Despite being generally benign, these  infections may lead to cosmetic concerns

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References

Sterling JC, Gibbs S. Viral infections. In: Griffiths CEM, Barker J, Bleiker T, Chalmers R, Creamer D, editors. Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology. 9th ed. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell; 2016. p. 25.1–25.90.

Chen X, Anstey AV, Bugert JJ. Molluscum contagiosum virus infection. Lancet Infect Dis. 2013;13(10):877–888.

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Published

2026-05-10

How to Cite

Dr. Ruchi Patwardhan,Dr. Ajay Patwardhan ,Dr. Yogita Yadav. (2026). Assessment of Viral Skin Infections (Molluscum Contagiosum and Warts) in the Pediatric Age Group: A Hospital-Based Observational Study. History of Medicine, 12(1), 226-232. https://doi.org/10.48047/