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Introduction

Many systemic viral infections cause skin lesions. Molluscum contagiosum and warts are the 2 most common primary viral skin diseases without systemic manifestations. Herpes simplex virus infection is discussed in discussed in Herpesviruses: Overview of Herpesvirus Infections.

Last full review/revision October 2008 by James G. H. Dinulos, MD

Content last modified October 2008

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