Table 4. Number of molluscum contagiosum-associated outpatient visits for which a mechanical removal procedure was performed in the American Indian/Alaska Native population, 2001–2005.^* .

Age (years)	Number (%) of visits involving procedure †
<1	0 (0)
1–4	66 (1.15)
5–14	122 (2.12)
15–19	16 (2.18)
20–44	52 (4.25)
45–64	16 (9.20)
≥65	1 (2.27)
Total	273

^*Outpatient visits involving molluscum contagiosum among the AI/AN population within the IHS healthcare system.

^†Included under this procedure category are cauterization cryosurgery, fulguration and laser excision.