Quick Answer
Molluscum contagiosum can be sexually transmitted in adults, though it also spreads through non-sexual skin contact. It is a viral skin infection causing dome-shaped bumps.
- Viral skin infection (poxvirus).
- Self-limiting: resolves over months to years.
- Treatment: removal or waiting.
- Sexual transmission: common in adults.
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Molluscum is a common skin virus that can be sexually transmitted.
⚕️ This page is educational and does not replace advice from a licensed clinician. If you may have been exposed to an STI, get tested — most infections are manageable, and many are fully curable.
Sources & Further Reading
- CDC — Sexually Transmitted Infections
- CDC STI Treatment Guidelines
- WHO — Sexually transmitted infections fact sheet
- MedlinePlus — Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Figures reflect CDC surveillance and WHO estimates; they are population statistics, not personal risk predictions.