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What Is The Molluscum On The Groin?

Husband of eight years has got molluscum two to three months ago only on groin is this a std should I be tested? Do you only get this on groin through sex? We have our own towels no swimming child doesn t have it and it don t have it he doesn t go to the gym so I can t figure out where this has come from
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

Genital molluscum is considered an STD, unless proven otherwise. Females can get genital molluscum through waxing, but that is not the case males.

I would advice that both of get tested for STDs and also get a physical examination as well.

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What Is The Molluscum On The Groin?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Genital molluscum is considered an STD, unless proven otherwise. Females can get genital molluscum through waxing, but that is not the case males. I would advice that both of get tested for STDs and also get a physical examination as well. regards