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KMID : 0381219770090020043
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Journal of RIMSK
1977 Volume.9 No. 2 p.43 ~ p.48
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A Statistical Study on Molluscum Contagiosum
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Abstract
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Molluscum contagiosum is an infectious disease caused by a pox virus that has structural features which are intermediate between the variola group and the paravaccinia group.
First described as a clinical entity by Bateman in 1814, who clearly recognized its contagious transmission, the lesions of molluscum contagiosum are pearly, flesh-colored, raised, firm, umbilicated skin nodules, usually about 2 to 5mm in diameter.
While a history of contact is unusual in the common sporadic case, direct or indirect contagion appears to be important in transmission between hosts. But the conditions favoring the spread of infection are incompletely understood.
The studies were carried out to pursue clinical and epidemiological entity including unknown factors limiting contagion of molluscum contagiosum.
The 104 cases of molluscum contagiosum which the authors could have close observation were obtained among 4,812 skin out patients in Sung Shim Hospital from January to December, 1975.
The followings are presented here as the results of the studies.
1. The reported incidence of molluscum contagiosum was 2.2%. (104 cases of total 4,812 skin out patients)
2. The peak incidence of cases was in children aged 2 to 9.
3. There was no disproportionate male: female ratio.
4. The most common affected site was trunk with 84.6% of the entire cases.
5. The mean number of lesions was 30.
6. 37.5% of all patients had their first physical examinations within 2 months from the onset, while 2 cases had their first physical examinations 2 years after the on set.
7. Peak seasonal incidence was seen in spring time with 34.6% of the entire cases.
8. The most common dermatosis associated with molluscum contagiosum was atopic dermatitis with 35.6% of the entire cases.
9. Relatively, molluscum -contagiosum occurred in families with average hygienic standards.
10. Most of the cases had no history of any medications before the on set.
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