The molluscum contagiosum (MC) virus (MCV) is a dermatotropic poxvirus, and the causative agent of MC. Unlike smallpox and human monkeypox diseases, MC is nonlethal, common and worldwide.

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MC is an understudied disease because of its low morbidity. However, this disease is underappreciated given its common nature and the impact it has on children and their caretakers. MCV is unique ...

This causes round, firm, painless bumps and may appear anywhere on the body. Molluscum contagiosum is a highly contagious viral skin infection. Infection spreads easily by person-to-person contact.

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) and is highly infectious. MCV belongs to the family of poxviruses, which infect human skin cells.