Orf (ecthyma contagiosum)

Orf, also known as ecthyma contagiosum, is a parapox virus infection endemic among sheep and goats that can be transmitted to humans particularly to farmers, sheepherders, butchers and veterinarians. Although it’s a self-limiting infection, complications may be seen such as ocular involvement, eryth...

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Published in:	The Pan African Medical Journal
Main Authors:	Konstantina Mavridou, Maria Bakola
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Pan African Medical Journal 2021-04-01
Subjects:	orf ecthyma contagiosum parapox virus
Online Access:	https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/38/322/pdf/322.pdf

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