title: Molluscum contagiosum--a novel presentation.
abstract: A case history is described of an HIV-seropositive man who presented with a swelling on the right cheek and a history of disseminated molluscum contagiosum. Electron microscopy of the abscess aspirate showed pox virions indicative of molluscum contagiosum. This is an unusual presentation of molluscum contagiosum and the authors review the literature of other presentations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP, UK.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Bates
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Carey
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dhar
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Hart
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D000038:Abscess / Q000821:virology; D000328:Adult; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000209:etiology*; D008977:Molluscum contagiosum virus / Q000302:isolation & purification