A child with pearly white papule on the forehead with central umbilication. Which of the following will most probably the causative organism for the lesion
Correct Answer: Pox
Description: Molluscum contagiosum is a disease caused by pox virus group most commonly by molluscum contagiosum virus type 1. It presents with shiny, pearly white hemispherical umbilicated papules which show a central pore commonly on face and neck. Pseudokoebner phenomenon seen. Ref Harrison 20th edition pg 1278
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