Molluscum Contagiosum (VIRAL)

Question 1

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a member of the Poxviridae family. What ages does this skin infection typically affect?

1 - 1-4
2 - 5-10
3 - 10-16
4 - 15-21

Answer 1

1 - 1-4

Question 2

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a member of the Poxviridae family. How is this typically transmitted?

1 - close skin to skin contact or from contaminated surfaces
2 - bodily fluids
3 - vaginal birth
4 - broken skin

Answer 2

1 - close skin to skin contact or from contaminated surfaces

Question 3

Which of the following matches the description of molluscum contagiosum?

1 - erythematous macule
2 - papules with a central umbilication, which are up to 5 mm in diameter
3 - pustules containing blood
4 - comedones and pimples on erythematous background

Answer 3

2 - papules with a central umbilication, which are up to 5 mm in diameter

Question 4

Molluscum contagiosum typiclly present as in clusters on the body. What 2 places is the only place where they do NOT present?

1 - face and palms of hands
2 - soles of feet and palms of hands
3 - trunk and soles of feet
face and trunk

Answer 4

2 - soles of feet and palms of hands

Question 5

Which condition is commonly seen alongside molluscum contagiosum in children?

1 - psoriasis
2 - acne vulgaris
3 - rosacea
4 - atopic dermatitis (eczema)

Answer 5

4 - atopic dermatitis (eczema)

Question 6

Does molluscum contagiosum typically need treatment?

Answer 6

• no
• self limiting

Question 7

Molluscum contagiosum does NOT typically need treatment as it is self limiting. How long before the lesions go away?

1 - 6 months
2 - 12 months
3 - 18 months
4 - 24 months

Answer 7

3 - 18 months

Question 8

Although molluscum contagiosum does NOT typically need treatment, which of the following should patients be advised about?

1 - avoid sharing towels, clothing, and baths with uninfected people
2 - encourage people not to scratch the lesions
3 - if problematic, consider treatment to alleviate the itch
4 - all of the above

Answer 8

4 - all of the above

Question 9

Although not typically treated, which 2 of the following can be offered to adult patients with molluscum contagiosum?

1 - surgical removal
2 - photo light therapy
3 - potassium hydroxide paint
4 - cryotherapy

Answer 9

3 - potassium hydroxide paint
4 - cryotherapy

Question 10

Most viral infections are diagnosed clinically. However, if there is doubt, which tests can be used to assist diagnose?

1 - blood test for viral antibodies
2 - PCR for viral DNA
3 - skin biopsy (tzanck smear)
4 - all of the above

Answer 10

4 - all of the above