Children are exposed to numerous viruses throughout their childhood, including chicken pox, flu and colds, to name a few. But there is a lesser known virus, molluscum contagiosum, which is highly contagious and affects just under 5 percent of children living in the United States. While the name may not roll easily off the tongue, cases of molluscum contagiosum appear to be increasing. As such, it's important that parents understand the causes so they can take steps to reduce their child's risk of catching this disease. Read more ...