False statement regarding molluscum contagiosum:
Correct Answer: Caused by Flavivirus
Description: Molluscum contagiosum - Caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus I and II - Pox virus- Type I - most common- Type II- most common in HIV patients Widespread and refractory mollusca are seen in HIV disease with atypical and giant lesions. If spontaneous clearance is slow, lesions are symptomatic, associated with eczema , treatment can be given with topical agents( TCA , salicylic acid, nitric oxide , benzoyl peroxide , phenol, canthridin - 'Spanish fly', blistering agent used extensively esp in children , imiquimod) , intralesional immunotherapy, interferon, cryotherapy, surgical extirpation. Cidofovir 1-3% ointment and systemic paclitaxel can be considered in extensive lesions in refractory cases especially in immune incompetent individuals.
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