False statement regarding molluscum contagiosum:
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.
More severe in atopic dermatitis
Can be treated by cantharidin
Transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and fomite exposure
Caused by Flavivirus
JIPMER 2019