How effective is cidofovir in treating molluscum contagiosum?

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Topic
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that can be difficult to treat, especially in immunocompromised patients.
Answer
Cidofovir has demonstrated high efficacy in treating molluscum contagiosum, particularly in immunocompromised patients. For instance, a study reported complete resolution of lesions in patients treated with topical cidofovir 3% cream within 1 to 3 months. Intravenous cidofovir has also been successful in treating severe cases of molluscum contagiosum, with significant improvement observed in patients who had not responded to other treatments.
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