Molluscum Contagiosum Is Transmitted by Direct Contact with Skin Lesions

question 66

True/False

Molluscum contagiosum is transmitted by direct contact with skin lesions, fomites, and sexual activity.

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Definitions:

Bicarbonate Ions

Anion compounds (HCO3-) that act as a buffer to maintain the pH balance in blood and other fluids in the body.

Alkaline

Referring to a basic, as opposed to acidic, substance with a pH greater than 7, often characterized by the presence of hydroxide ions (OH-).

Albumin

Albumin is a protein found in blood plasma that helps in maintaining osmotic pressure and transporting substances throughout the body.

Sodium Chloride

A chemical compound, commonly known as salt, which is essential for life but also used extensively as a seasoning and preservative.