They can be very itchy. Thank you for your time. Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus and can be spread by close physical contact, especially sexual contact. It is not a side effect of the medications. They may improve following the initiation of a potent antiretroviral regimen with an accompanying increase in CD4 counts.
Local treatments can include freezing.
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