Man is the primary host for which poxvirus?
Correct Answer: Molluscum contagiosum
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Molluscum contagiosum (Ref: Ananthanarayan, 8th/e, 461)* Pox viruses affecting primarily human are Variola, Vaccinia and Molluscum contagiosum.* Monkey pox - Its primary host are rodents.* Orf - Its primary host is Sheep - Human infections are rare.* Tanapox - Its primary host are Monkeys - Human infections are rare.
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