This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Poxviruses, Subject name: Microbiology
Molluscum contagiosum is a: 
Select and explain. 
A. Bacteria, B. Fungus, C. Virus, D. Parasite
C: Virus
Answer: C: Virus 
Explanation: Ans. (c) VirusRef: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker 8th ed. /443, 445* Moluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of skin which is caused by a virus, the moluscum contagiosum virus, from pox virus family.* The virus is contagious through direct contact.* The virus also can be spread by sexual contact and can occur in people with compromised immune systems.