This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: JIPMER 2019, Subject name: Dental
[{'content': 'False statement regarding molluscum contagiosum: \nSelect and explain. \nA. More severe in atopic dermatitis, B. Can be treated by cantharidin, C. Transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and fomite exposure, D. Caused by Flavivirus', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: D \nExplanation: 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.", 'role': 'assistant'}]