This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Skin
[{'content': 'Causative agent of molluscum contagiosum is a: September 2009 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Bacteria, B. Virus, C. Prion, D. Fungus', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. B: Virus Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood viral infection of squamous epithelia that generally appears on skin as waxy, dome-shaped papules. Lesions sometimes regress spontaneously in immunocompetent children. "Benign neglect" is the most appropriate therapeutic approach in most cases. Other accepted treatments are mechanical removal, topical vesicants (e.g., salicylic acid, cantharidin), electrocautery, and liquid nitrogen.', 'role': 'assistant'}]