The pediatric clinic nurse assesses small,pink "pearl-like" lesions on the trunk of a school-aged child.Which treatment regimen does the nurse plan to teach the family about based on the assessment findings?

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This child has manifestations of molluscum contagiosum,a viral infection that generally resolves on its own.Because this is contagious,the bathtub should be disinfected after the child bathes and his or her towels should not be shared.More aggressive treatment is only used for cases that do not resolve or when the lesions become infected.

The Pediatric Clinic Nurse Assesses Small,pink "Pearl-Like" Lesions on the Trunk