<prompt> Which of the following is true of molluscum contagiosum?Treatment is extirptionIs an STDVirall infectionAll  <response>: 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. 