5. Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection, with virus being its causative agent. The virus, called the Molluscum contagiosum virus and is contagious..
The symptom are smooth white or flesh-coloured bumps on the skin.
This condition is not serious, and the bumps often resolve on their own without treatment.
However, in people with HIV infection whose immune systems are functioning poorly, the infection can become chronic and progressive.
If necessary, the bumps can be removed by a doctor by scraping or freezing. Drug treatments may include podophyllotoxin and imiquimod cream.
