Molluscum Contagiosum Virus

The molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) is a species of virus in the poxvirus family, which causes the disease molluscum contagiosum in humans. There are 4 types of MCV, MCV-1 through -4. MCV-1 is the most prevalent in human infections, and MCV-2 is seen usually in adults and often sexually transmitted. Virions have a complex structure that is consistent with the structure of the other members of the poxvirus family: a surface membrane, a core, and lateral bodies. The virus may be contained within inclusion bodies and mature by budding through the membrane of the host cell, giving rise to a large amount of viral shedding in a short period of time. MC can be found in any areas of skins or mucous membranes, but it occurs on the trunk of the body, arms, groin, and legs in most of the cases. The virus is spread from person to person by touching the affect areas of skin, or surfaces with MCV on it such as clothing, toys, towels, etc. The MCV infection is more common on children than adults, especially for those who are between 1 to 11 years old.

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