Molluscum contagiosum: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
What type of virus causes molluscum contagiosum?
A. Herpes simplex
B. Poxvirus
C. Coxsackievirus
D. Cytomegalovirus
E. Poliovirus
Answer and topic summary
The answer is B. Poxvirus
Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) is a dsDNA virus and a type of poxvirus. It causes a dermatologic infection characterized by flesh-colored, dome-shaped papules. Diagnosis is usually made clinically. In immunocompetent patients, it can take up to 6 months for the entire infection to clear completely. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials found that there is really no completely effective treatment option; however, cryotherapy, curettage, and cantharidin are often used.
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Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Dermatology ⇒ ⇒
Also covered as part of the Family Medicine Rotation PAEA EOR topic list
