Molluscum contagiosum is a type of skin infection caused by a virus, which can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact. People can also be infected by touching things that have been contaminated by the virus. For example, by sharing towels, flannels or soft toys that have been used by someone who has molluscum contagiosum.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/childrens-health/viral-skin-infections-leaflet/molluscum-contagiosum