Molluscum contagiosum is a common sexually transmitted disease and virus contracted by millions of people each year. According to the article “Molluscum Contagiosum” by Ashish C. Bhatia, “Bateman first described the disease in 1817 and Paterson demonstrated its infectious nature in 1841. In 1905 Juliusburg demonstrated its viral nature” (2012). Molluscom has been documented for centuries, its motivations have not changed, and the same can be said of the nature of this virus. Molluscum Contagiosum is a type of virus that affects the skin, infecting anyone who crosses its path. Through years of research, scientists have found four different subclasses of the Molluscum Contagiosum virus (MCV); MCV 1 is the most common. Most cases of this virus occur in children, due to closed environments such as schools or places with hot climates and poor hygiene (Draper, 2010). This virus is considered a sexually transmitted disease and a type of poxvirus, infecting the skin of everyone who crosses its path. The molluscum is transmitted through other means of physical contact, in addition to the act of sexual intercourse. This is why Molluscum Contagiosum is one of the most common viral infections worldwide. The virus can spread rapidly through a population if a single person becomes infected. Since this infection is not exclusive to sexual intercourse, people need to be alert if they are infected. Since molluscum is considered an STI, this means that this infection can be spread through sexual intercourse. Vaginal and anal intercourse are the most common ways of contracting this disease, but unprotected oral sex is also a risk factor. Although molluscum is often contracted through sex, this infection can be contracted without sexual intercourse. This is what makes this vir...... middle of paper ...... it is highly recommended to wash your hands after any contact with the infected area. Molluscum contagiosum is a very common STI that can be easily transmitted through sexual and non-sexual contact. There is a wealth of reliable information that people can access to educate themselves about sexually transmitted diseases, particularly Molluscum Contagiosum. Such sources of information include and are accessible through online media such as beforeplay.org, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Planned Parenthood, Patient.com.uk and medescape.com; these are all credible sources of information. Molluscum contagiosum is a very common infection, with further research into the history, symptoms, spread of the disease and treatment, people, with proper knowledge and practicing safe sex, can protect others around them from the infection and from the spread of this contagious virus.