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Common Viral Infections in Childhood Common infections in childhood are viral warts and molluscum contagiosum, among others. Viral warts occur anywhere on the body. The lesions are raised and have a rough surface. They may be single or multiple and tend to bleed when traumatised. Molluscum contagiosum lesions are dome shaped and translucent with a central indentation. They vary in size and are extremely contagious. They occur anywhere on the body. Treatment: Topical products: These consist of salicylic acid/lactic acid. They irritate and dry the lesion and stimulate the immune system to mount an immune response against the infected area. Cryotherapy: Works by freezing the affected area with liquid nitrogen at repeated intervals. The cold temperature kills the virus and creates a blister with the virus on its surface. Once the blister ruptures, the virus is eliminated. Electrocautery/curettage: This works by burning the lesion, followed by scraping off the virus. Immunotherapy: This is a novel technique whereby candida antigen/BCG is administered into the affected area at repeated intervals. The body recognises this foreign substance and mounts an immune response against it. In doing so, it attacks the viral infections and eliminates it.
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