How do you get molluscum?

Molluscum: Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection, transmitted by direct contact, & can be spread by objects like towels, or sponges, that have come in contact with the lesions.

Molluscum: The virus that causes molluscum is spread from person to person by touching the affected skin. The virus may also be spread by touching a surface with the virus on it, such as a towel, clothing, or toys. Once someone has the virus, the bumps can spread to other parts of their body by touching or scratching a bump and then touching another part of the body.