Molluscum contagiosum: serology and electron microscopy findings in twenty one patients

Authors

  • M. E. F. Fonseca UFRJ; Instituto de Microbiologia
  • R. D. Machado UFRJ; Instituto de Microbiologia; Departamento de Virologia
  • M. I. M. Liberto Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • G. Marcolino Universidade Federal de Sergipe

Keywords:

Molluscum contagiosum virus, Serology, Electron microscopy

Abstract

Twenty one cases of molluscum contagiosum virus disease were collected for electron microscopical and serological tests. Molluscum virus was detected in the crust, inside the vacuoles formed in the keratinocytes cells. The patients developed specific antibodies to the virus detected by complement fixation test.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

1987-04-01

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 2 (1987)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Fonseca, M. E. F., Machado, R. D., Liberto, M. I. M., & Marcolino, G. (1987). Molluscum contagiosum: serology and electron microscopy findings in twenty one patients . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 29(2), 86-89. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/28497