Which of the following is true of molluscum contagiosum?
Correct Answer: All
Description: D i.e. All of the above Molluscum contagiosum is caused by poxvirus family (genus molluscipox) virusQ. Transmission may occur direct skin or mucous membrane contact (eg. touching & sexual contact) Q or fomites. Characteristic lesion is extremely small, pink, shiny pearly white or skin (flesh) colored, umblicated papule containing a grayish central plug (pore) on face & genitals in childrenQ. Treatment includes watchful waiting, curettage and cryotherapyQ.
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