A case of orf disease in a patient with scleroderma

Maor, Danit; Yu, Lawrence; Brand, Roland

doi:10.1016/j.jdcr.2017.01.015

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“…Systemic symptoms do not occur, however, complications including fever, lymphangitis and lymphadenopathy have been reported. Furthermore, erythema multiforme and autoimmune bullous disease may be associated with orf [4].…”

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The spectacular presentation of orf disease

Tamer¹,

Yüksel²

2018

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Orf is a viral zoonotic skin disorder which is also called ecthyma contagiosum. The disease primarily affects sheep and goats, however it can be transmitted to humans through close contact with infected animals. Orf presents with characteristic skin lesions and the diagnosis of orf is usually made based on its clinical features. Hereby, we present a 21-year-old female patient with orf disease with a characteristic clinical lesion on her hand.

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“…The lesions are usually asymptomatic, however secondary infections can lead to pain and discomfort. Orf disease usually heals by itself completely in 4-8 weeks [4].…”

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The spectacular presentation of orf disease

Tamer¹,

Yüksel²

2018

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“…Animals infected with CE virus will normally develop acute cutaneous pustular lesions especially in less hairy areas (Maor et al, 2017). Interestingly, the lesions are established and evolve through several stages, from macule to papule, vesicle, pustule, and scab formation (Fleming et al, 2015).…”

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“…The Orf virus is transmissible to humans, causing skin lesions following an occupational exposure with infected animals or feeding troughs (Rebecca, 2012;Maor et al, 2017). This fact is synonymous with other infectious diseases such as Leptospirosis (Bashiru and Bahaman 2018;Garba et al, 2017;2018), Pnuemonic Manheimiasis (Zamri-Saad et al, 1999).…”

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Contagious ecthyma: how serious is the disease worldwide?

Lawan

Bala

Bukar

et al. 2021

Anim. Health. Res. Rev.

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Contagious ecthyma (CE) is an infectious disease of small ruminants caused by a parapoxvirus of family Poxviridae subfamily Chordopoxvirinae. The disease is obviously distinguished by an establishment of scabby lesions and ulcerative formation on less hairy areas including muzzle, ears, nostril, and sometimes on genitalia. The disease is endemic in sheep and goats. The virus is transmissible to other ruminants and is a public health concern in humans. Although the disease is known as self-limiting, it may cause a significant economic threat and financial losses due to lower productivity in livestock production. Information with regard to the risk of the disease and epidemiology in most parts of the world is underreported. This paper aims to provide relevant information about the epidemiology of CE in selected regions of Europe, South America, North America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. An in-depth comprehension of virus infection, diagnoses, and management of the disease will enable farmers, researchers, veterinarians, abattoir workers, health personnel, and border controllers to improve their measures, skills, and effectiveness toward disease prevention and control, toward reducing unnecessary economic loss among farmers. A herd health program for significant improvement in management and productivity of livestock demands a well planned extension program that ought to encourage farmers to equip themselves with adequate skills for animal healthcare.

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