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Molluscum Contagiosum Epidemic Spreads Among Hundreds of Israeli Children This Summer

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By יונתן דושניצקי

First reported by Mako · Jul 20, 2026

What happened

Hundreds to thousands of Israeli children aged 2-6 are affected by a summer outbreak of molluscum contagiosum, a contagious viral skin disease causing itchy bumps. The virus spreads mainly through direct contact and shared bathing, with treatment options now including a painless topical medication at Wolfson Medical Center.

  • 01Molluscum contagiosum is spreading among hundreds to thousands of Israeli children aged 2-6 this summer.
  • 02The virus transmits via direct skin contact and shared items, especially during communal bathing.
  • 03Symptoms include itchy skin bumps that can appear months after infection and may cause secondary bacterial infections.
  • 04Wolfson Medical Center sees at least six daily cases but estimates many more unreported.
  • 05A new FDA-approved topical treatment, Cantharidin, offers painless removal of the bumps.
  • 06Parents are advised to monitor children and seek treatment to prevent further spread.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsWolfson Medical Center, FDA
PlacesIsrael

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MakoCenter · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Molluscum Contagiosum Epidemic Spreads Among Hundreds of Israeli Children This Summer
N12Center · HebrewJul 20, 2026
Molluscum Contagiosum Epidemic Spreads Among Hundreds of Israeli Children This Summer

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