Giant molluscum contagiosum (MC) has a well-known association with human immunodeficiency virus and other immune deficiency states. Although rare, it can be seen in healthy immunocompetent children. We describe eight cases of giant MC in healthy, immunocompetent African immigrant children in the Columbus, Ohio area. This report describes the clinical characteristics, treatment, and course of giant MC in this patient population.

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非洲移民儿科人群中巨大传染性软疣病例系列


众所周知，巨型传染性软疣 (MC) 与人类免疫缺陷病毒和其他免疫缺陷状态有关。虽然罕见，但在健康的免疫功能正常的儿童中也可见到。我们描述了俄亥俄州哥伦布地区健康、免疫功能正常的非洲移民儿童的 8 例巨大 MC 病例。本报告描述了该患者群体中巨大 MC 的临床特征、治疗和病程。