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Is molluscum contagiosom HIV? Yes I have seen a doctor and

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Is molluscum contagiosom HIV?
JA: Have you seen a doctor about this yet? What medications are you taking?
Customer: Yes I have seen a doctor and was diagnosed with it because I have it on my leg and near genital area
JA: What seems to make the symptoms worse or better? Have you noticed any swelling?
Customer: only visual symptoms
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Submitted: 15 days ago.

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Expert: Dr. P. Jyoti replied 15 days ago.

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Expert: Dr. P. Jyoti replied 15 days ago.

No, molluscum contagiosum is a completely different virus, no connection with HIV. It is a mild disease which is self resolving.

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Expert: Dr. P. Jyoti replied 15 days ago.

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Customer: replied 15 days ago.

Even when this virus is around the genital area? It is not considered to be a form of HIV?

Expert: Dr. P. Jyoti replied 15 days ago.

No, even then it is not HIV

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