Scanning electron microscopy of molluscum contagiosum*

Molluscum contagiosum is a disease caused by a poxvirus. It is more prevalent in children up to 5 years of age. There is a second peak of incidence in young adults. In order to examine its ultrastructure, three lesions were curetted without disruption, cut transversely with a scalpel, and routinely...

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Main Authors: de Almeida Jr, Hiram Larangeira, Abuchaim, Martha Oliveira, Schneider, Maiko Abel, Marques, Leandra, de Castro, Luis Antônio Suíta
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3699933/