Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have recently been diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum in the genital region and was sprayed with liquid nitrogen at the dermatologist's office to treat it. I first noticed the spots a few weeks before my visit to the dermatologist. I have been with my current girlfriend for about five months. But, I am pretty confident that I did not contract it from her. The last time I had sex with someone else was about six months ago. Is it possible to spread Molluscum contagiosum while the virus in your body without any symptoms? Can a person be tested for Molluscum contagiosum virus while no spots have presented? Will I pass it on to my girlfriend? Will it spread after recovery? Is there anything I can do to speed my recovery beside the liquid nitrogen freezing? Should I get tested for other STDs?
Thanks.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
At times in females the lesions go unnoticed. No, there is no need to check for molluscum. But, you get tested for HIV because of recurrent genital molluscum contagiosum and HIV are associated. Avoid sexual contact until and unless all your lesions are treated and there is no single active skin lesion. Else, there are high chances of your partner to suffer from the same. Needling and curettage of molluscum is the best line of management. Molluscum bodies should be removed or killed. Liquid nitrogen is better in case of genital lesions. Yes, get your STD profile done (sexually transmitted disease).
I hope this information will help you.
Thanks.
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