Chapter: Microbiology and Immunology: Virology, Virus: Poxviruses

Orf

Orf is an infection of humans caused by virus of contagious pustular dermatitis of sheep and goats.

Orf

Orf is an infection of humans caused by virus of contagious pustular dermatitis of sheep and goats.


 In humans, the disease occurs as a single chronic granulomatous lesion with a cen-tral ulcer. The lesions usually present on hands, forearm, or occasionally on the face. The lesions heal without forming any scars. The virus resembles paravaccinia virus morphologically.

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