title: Vertically transmitted molluscum contagiosum infection.
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.
authors.affiliation: St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Department of Dermatology, Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology, 1090 Amsterdam Ave, Suite 11D, New York, NY 10025, USA.
authors.forename: Janiene D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Luke
authors.forename: Nanette B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Silverberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002193:Cantharidin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D002193:Cantharidin