<prompt> Molluscum contagiosum is caused byPox virusVaricellaVacciniaHerpes  <response>: Ans: a Pox virusMolluscum contagiosum is seen in children and adults. It is characterised by pink o pearly white wart like nodules on the skin. Eosinophilic hyaline inclusion bodies called molluscum bodies are present Humans are the only susceptible hosts.Extra points:Certain inclusion bodies Vaccinia - Guamieri bodies Fowl pox - Bollinger bodies Herpes, Yellow fever - Cowdry type A Adeno, Polio - Cowdry type B 