Molluscum Contagiosum

Exams and Tests

Molluscum contagiosum is usually diagnosed during a physical examination. If you have bumps in your genital area, your health professional may check for other sexually transmitted diseases, such as genital herpes. Some health professionals may consider testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) if you are at risk for the condition and you have bumps on your face or other symptoms of a severe case of molluscum contagiosum.

A biopsy may be done if the diagnosis is unclear and other conditions are suspected.

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: January 12, 2007
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
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