Abstract
Orf, or contagious ecthyma, is a rare viral dermatosis caused by a member of the genus Parapoxvirus. The typical lesion consists of solitary or multiple papules that progress through a series of stages, terminating in complete resolution. This zoonotic disease is most commonly transmitted to humans from infected sheep or goats. We report a case of human orf, likely contracted from exposure to deer carcasses.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 288-290+323 |
| Journal | Cutis |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2003 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Dermatology
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Kuhl, J. T., Huerter, C. J., & Hashish, H. (2003). A case of human orf contracted from a deer. Cutis, 71(4), 288-290+323.