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¹St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Department of Dermatology, Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology, 1090 Amsterdam Ave, Suite 11D, New York, NY 10025, USA.

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Molluscum contagiosum viral infections can pass from mother to baby during birth. This case highlights the likelihood of vertical transmission, urging medical awareness for neonatal molluscum cases.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Virology
Neonatology

Background:

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection.
Vertical transmission of infections from mother to neonate is a significant concern in healthcare.

Observation:

A case of molluscum contagiosum viral infection in a neonate was observed.
The mother's molluscum contagiosum infection was clinically documented prior to delivery.

Findings:

The neonate's molluscum contagiosum infection was determined to be vertically transmitted from the mother.
Clinical documentation of maternal infection before delivery supports the transmission route.

Implications:

Neonatal molluscum contagiosum infections should be considered likely vertically transmitted.
Healthcare practitioners need to be aware of this transmission route to ensure timely diagnosis and management.
This case underscores the importance of maternal health screening during pregnancy.