Is Molluscum Contagiosum an Std

Molluscum contagiosum is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) in adults as it can be spread by skin-to-skin contact during sex. It’s characterised by small, smooth, round, pearly lumps with a central core. The infection usually resolves itself, but treatment can shorten the length of symptoms.

Does molluscum contagiosum show up on STD test?

As the bumps caused by molluscum are painless, you may not notice an infection. Visual examination of the genital area is the primary way that these infections are detected. Molluscum contagiosum would not be detected through urine or blood tests.

What is molluscum caused by?

Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a poxvirus (molluscum contagiosum virus). The result of the infection is usually a benign, mild skin disease characterized by lesions (growths) that may appear anywhere on the body.