Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus that is a member of the Poxvirus family. This virus is called Molluscipoxvirus Molluscum contagiosum.
This is a common infection in children. It is frequently seen on the face, neck, axilla (arm pit), arms, and hands but may occur anywhere on the body except the palms and soles. On occasion it is seen on the genitalia.

In adults, molluscum is generally seen on the genitalia as a sexually-transmitted disease. Because molluscum produces no systemic illness and is not of long-term public health or economic significance, it has not been treated as other sexually-transmitted diseases. The importance is significant in the growing population of immunocompromised people with AIDS, who may develop a fulminating (rapidly worsening) case of molluscum contagiosum.

Typically the lesion of molluscum begins as a small papule which becomes raised up to a pearly, flesh-colored nodule. The nodule often has a dimple in the center (umbilicated). These nodules may occur in lines, where the person has scratched. Scratching or other local mechanical irritation causes the virus to spread in a line or in groups (crops). The nodules are approximately 2 to 5 millimeters in diameter and painless. There is no inflammation and subsequently no redness unless the person has been digging or scratching at the lesions. In the mature molluscum, the top of the nodule may be opened with a sterile needle and a small waxy core can be seen and squeezed out of the lesion.

Molluscum contagiosum is a chronic infection and lesions may persist from a few months to a few years. These lesions ultimately disappear without scarring. Early lesions on the genitalia may be mistaken for herpes but, unlike herpes, these lesions are painless.

The virus is contagious through direct contact, as seen in children, but may spread by sexual contact. It can spread locally (autoinoculation) by shedding of the virus from lesions to adjacent normal skin areas.

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Prevention:
Avoid direct contact with skin lesions. Safer sex behaviors (such as limiting partners) may help in the prevention of this viral infection.

Condoms will prevent the spread of molluscum virus when used CONSISTENTLY and PROPERLY. Condoms remain the best protection when the disease status of a sexual partner is unknown, and will prevent the spread of not only molluscum contagiosum but other sexually-transmitted diseases.

Condoms will not prevent the spread of molluscum, and only offer protection from it over the specific area covered by the condom. Unless someone can be so careful during sex that the only part of the body that touches the girl is the part covered by the condom, they are at risk for molluscum (especially in the pubic hair and balls area which is most common). This is one of the least dangerous of STDs, but it certainly cannot be prevented by wearing a condom unless you allow no contact beyond the area covered.
NCsnake

I agree with NCSnake on this one.

This one is no big deal. It really isn't a VD. I got it 3 years ago. It didn't amount to shit. The "nodules" appeared in my pubic hair region, and a couple on my temples. I opened them up with a needle, and squeezed out the core. I had about 10 nodules over a period of about 3 weeks, and it was all over.

It is basically a version of chicken pox. It is easier to catch in the summer, during a sweaty fuck - that is how I caught it. Condoms won't do shit to prevent it.

Note: I was fucking my girlfriend about 5 times a week during this episode, and she didn't catch it.

An 'opened' nodule increases the likeliness of catching other STD's. Also, STD's affect different people differently. It may not be possible to open a nodule depending on it's size and location, and I've read and heard of people continuing to have problems with molluscum after 9 months. While certainly less serious than other STDs, I certainly wouldn't consider this 'no big deal'

See what I mean

Joker,
What do you mean? You sound like a dumbfuck. Being a monger is not for everyone.

Gotta agree with Athos on this one!!

Just remember joker wile your sitting at home living your “safe” life (in a marriage that you yourself described on red snake as bad) and fantasizing about our adult playground. The rest of us are actually living your fantasy and enjoying our lives.

So, stop trying to start shit around here.

Dimone

Athos,
I must agree with you on that one. Mongering is not for everyone. It definitely takes a gut (or recklessness?)

Yeah, I complain about my wife. And then again who wouldn't? I just don't fantasize about mongering. You guys offer me an insight into one of many modes of transmission of VD. This information is invaluable to me and everyone else.

I really thank you for your info. If you think I am shitting, well, I can't help what you think.

Joker is correct that an open sore, even molluscum nodule or whatever its called, is a blatant open pathway for HIV infection if you get her vaginal juice on you, and you know we all do.

I don't sense a judgmental attitude from Joker on the STD issues, but I haven't read all his posts. I think he's smart to be cautious. Then again im the guy who just got a fucking nasty bacterial AND viral infection from the beautiful ladies in TJ who fill everyone's fantasies. Funny how fantasies dont include Genital Warts.

Anyways, the STD itself is no big deal though, Diego is right. I too had it 4 years ago. It lasted me about a year, and I had 20-25 "nods" on me at any given time, but they were tiny. I refrained from sex for that entire year because I don't enjoy giving people STD's, even if they are harmless. Eventually my immune system took care of it, and I was fine.

Play safe guys, have fun without regrets. I think that's all Joker is trying to say. Im all for that.

You refrained from sex for a year because of a chicken pox strain?

Once I figured out what the hell these weird bumps were(thru Internet research!), I wasn't that concerned about doing the bump nasty. I felt a little strange the first time or two, but I knew what I was dealing with, for the most part. There are some rare individuals who get it all over their body, and it lasts for a year or two(mostly kids - remember, it is not really a VD), but I think a lot of people are immune to this thing, and for those that do get it, it is usually a mild case like mine.

Again - this thing is no big deal, so there is no reason to freak out. Condoms won't do shit to prevent it. Possibly the only thing that might help prevent it is to not have sex during the sweaty summer months - or ONLY get covered BJs. Hah!

Well i figure why give it to someone if I dont need to? There were other factors involved like that i needed to take a break from whoring around so much .... but i didnt feel comfortable spreading even a harmless disease.

Dimone,
I'm glad you're telling everybody about this deases. I've had Molluscum warts, their the worst. I've had them about 4 or 5 times. They come up over night and they last for months if not burned off my nietrogen or cut off with a knife. They realy cramped my style. I got them the first time while in Las Vegas. And next to crabs they are the most fucking diskusting things you've seen. Zits with BIG white balls in the middle, and they spread like whild fire. The first time I got them I had one in my pubic hairs one day the next I had 20 or 30 the next I had 100 or 200 the next they were going on my dick and legs. The Dr. spent the better part of an hour cutting and burning and you can't fuck for weeks. Also, it took 8 to 10 months for them to totally go away. I've read all the deases and by far besides HIV and Hepatitas, Molluscum warts
are the worst. Rubber or no rubber your going to get them. The good thing is that their very very visable. Just use a flashlight!

Westfargo...

"Rubber or no rubber your going to get them"...

Thanks for sharing that WF, I'm heading to TJ today to get my dose.. The alternative is to sit around & rust away, hehe

Welcum back to the board,
ag

Altgringo,
Thanks, your an old diehard. Pick me up a dozen or so Mulloscums. And don't forget to share with all the boy's and girl's...

Westfargo...

Could this ruin my teeth?

Westargo

Good to see yea back on the board!!

Dimone

I don't have AIDS, or any other nasty shit, or at least anything medical science is trying to test for. I don't, but maybe you do. Na, na, na,... I just got my results back from the free clinic in LA. They also tested me for Hepatites, Clamidia, Herpes etc... I hate waiting for the Dr. to read the results. Thats the hardest 5 minutes in the world.

However, I have a question.

My question is about Herpes. I always quiz the Dr. about everything forever. I only go on Mondays. Because I can sit and really talk to the Dr. It's empty. My question is this. From everything I've read about Herpes and the Dr. said it's true that you only have simptoms for 5 years or so. Great news! Just in case. He said that a healthy adult immune system usually suppresses the virus about 3 to 5 years and there's a good chance that you won't have a break out for the rest of your life. Or at least until your immune system is weak enough to let the little boogers run free again.

My question is - If you have had Herpes, can you be reinfected, and if you can, will your immune system suppress the virus the way is did years ago.

The Dr. is a real genious. However, he said he didn't know with certenty. Another thing he told me, is that the test for the herpes viris from the blood is not very reliable. Because I may have been exposed to the virus when I was a teen and it's still in my body however, my immune system has suppressed for most of my life. Because I showed him some scars that I got when I was 19 years old and I took antibiodics for a infection I had in my pubic hairs. It went away and never came back. He said there a chance I had herpes. But will never know until I have an out break.

Westfargo...

Well for those of you who said this was no big deal, my doc here on the ship gave me the diagnosis about a week ago. First nodule appeared on the shaft at the bottom where the condom ends. It was painless and at first the doc was concerned about bc cancer and was going to send me ashore. Then I got a few more nodules in the pubic region and some addtional tiny ones on my shaft. Needless to say it has scared the shit out of me being a married guy. But I had not had sex with my wife before the nodule appeared while I was at sea so doc said it was unlikely that I spread it to her. In all I have about 10 nodules total in both my pubic region and my shaft. They are painless but obvious non the less. He is treating them by freezing them and it look like it is clearing it up. Should be completly cleared by the time I return home from this extended sea period. Condoms don't help with this as it is actually skin to skin contact that breaks open the nodule and spreads it to healthy skin as in my case it was at the base of the shaft and in the pubs from grinding pelvis's. Doc is pretty cool and I explained to him that I got it from mongering in TJ. He knew all about Adelitas as he is hispanic and actually been down there a few times himself. The problem is figuring out which chica gave it to me. He said the incubation period could be from a couple of weeks to two months and that list is very long and it would not be fair to single them out. Doc stated that many of these chicas shave and when they do it opens up the nodules on their skin and makes it very easy to spread to a customer. They are very hard to spot and may actually go unnoticed. While MC can be spread by other means, developing it in the genitalia is a good indication that you got it from sex. True...there is no long term harm in MC and they will eventually go away. But trying to explain these nodules in my pubs to the old lady is not what I have in mind. Doc says once the nodule is frozen it kills the virus and I am not longer contagious. Once it clears you are considered cured. Perfect example that there is a potential price to pay as a monger...even with precautions. Doc advises everyone to make sure you throughly clean your pub area with soap and hot water immediatly after sex. That may have been my mistake as I usually go up for multi session and don't shower until the second pop. From now on I shower immediately. This is one that you don't here a lot about. Just wanted to pass on that it was out there. Looks like I am lucky and that it will be cleared before I return to port. Ironically...will not stop mongering. Will just be more careful with who I go up with and give their pubs a through inspection first. Hope this helps fellow mongers avoid this one. It is a big deal.

Oldsailor

I would think those little nodules would create a special sensation for the chica. Sorta like those ribbed condoms.

Where do you think my best bet would be for getting infected?

By the way Oldsailor, a special thanks to you and all military for working for us. You guys and yes gals are the only part of Federal Government which I admire and respect. Take care and come home clean.

Ben...Yes those nodules would've provided some great friction on the chicas clit. Thats exactly where they were. Hard to tell where I picked it up. Since the FAV broke up with me a couple of months ago it has been a daze of beautiful chicas. Then again...that would explain why the fav broke up with me so suddenly...if she went to the doctor and was diagnosed...she might have thought I gave them to her.

The freezing treatment is working great and they are just about completely healed. Will be gone by the time I return. Sure scared the crap out of me though. Helped that I had a cool doctor to go to and he kept it discrete as a man in my position, it would have been embarrassing. Should be completley cleared up in the next day or two. My delima is do I start doing totally new chicas or go back to the ones I have been doing and take a chance of picking it up again.

Thanks for the support being in the military. It means a lot to my sailors that the american people are behind them.

Take Care
Oldsailor

OldSailor

Watch carefully for any sign of thier return.These can be pesky and it is not unusual for them to try to return one or two times after the initial freezing requiring some additional freezing.
I have also been told that there is a precription creme called Condylox that one can use for four days then take a four day break from using then use again for four days that will sometimes work on these if you catch them in early stages but seeing that you have an ole lady awaiting your return you better go for the refreeze if they show signs of returning.
Putanero

Thanks for the advice. Believe me I am checking at least twice a day. He has frozen each one at least 3 times over a 2 week span. This has caused them to blister and scab which according to him kills the core, preventing them from returning. My concern is new ones popping up. None since the intitial outbreak.

Oldsailor

I think w MC you may have an argument for throughly shaving yourself and the chica in order to notice if she is active as well as to decrease the friction and resulting mini-abrasions that may lead to you becoming infected.

I agree that this is not a bad one but who needs this shit?

People who are either immunosupressed or relatively so (the elderly and very young) are a lot more likely to have recurrences or have it last a long time. Also stress can make it break out.

I caught the shit and could not stand looking at it plus did not want to pass it along. Got it treated like any other wart..liquid nitrogen.

Puncturing does not seem all that good of an idea for the reasons stated above as well as infection risk.

BTW when I mentioned shaving I do not mean by a standard razor but by one of those they use in surgical rooms nowadays. Those avoid microabrasions and microcuts. Will post a picture sometime when I get around it.