Vertically transmitted molluscum contagiosum infection.
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.
Luke
Janiene D
JD
St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Department of Dermatology, Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology, 1090 Amsterdam Ave, Suite 11D, New York, NY 10025, USA.
Silverberg
Nanette B
NB
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
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D002193:Cantharidin