Molluscum contagiosum virus [virus molluscum contagiosum]

topical
5
Persistent link   https://www.medvik.cz/link/D008977
Definition

A species of MOLLUSCIPOXVIRUS causing skin lesions in humans. It is transmitted by direct contact or from non-living reservoirs (fomites), such as books or clothing.

Annotation
infection = MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM
DUI
D008977 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0013996
History note
66(63); was see under TUMOR VIRUSES (now see ONCOGENIC VIRUSES) 1963-65
Public note
66; was see under TUMOR VIRUSES (now see ONCOGENIC VIRUSES) 1963-65

B Organisms
B01 Eukaryota 417
B02 Archaea 61
B03 Bacteria 2 110
B04 Viruses 639
B04.280 DNA Viruses 40
B04.280.650 Poxviridae 87
B04.280.650.160 Chordopoxvirinae
B04.280.650.160.550 Molluscipoxvirus
B04.280.650.160.550.500 Molluscum contagiosum virus 5