ملخص البحث :

Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) is a viral cutaneous infection that occasionally affects the mucous membrane and skin, mainly among children and young adults, occurring worldwide. MCV is a double-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the poxvirus family. The prevalence of MCV in Iraq and its frequency are mostly unknown, despite the virus being transmissible directly from person to person, with several significant outbreaks reported in recent years. This study represents the first investigation of MCV in the province of Al-Qadisiyah. Utilizing real-time PCR and histopathological examination, the research aimed to validate the clinical diagnosis of MCV. The study involved the histological examination of Molluscum contagiosum and compared it with real-time PCR analysis of MCV.