<prompt> Man is the primary host for which poxvirus?Monkey poxOrfTanapoxMolluscum contagiosum  <response>: Ans. is d i.e., Molluscum contagiosum Ref: Ananthanarayan, 8the, 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. 