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A patient with Nezelof's syndrome experienced recurrent orf infections. Multiple surgeries and therapies were needed for eradication, highlighting challenges in managing orf in immunocompromised individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Nezelof's syndrome is a rare primary immunodeficiency characterized by severe T-cell deficiency.
  • Orf virus (ORFV) causes zoonotic infections, typically self-limiting in immunocompetent individuals.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old farmer with Nezelof's syndrome presented with a giant orf lesion on his hand.
  • The initial lesion required three surgical excisions and split-skin grafts for eradication.
  • Eight years later, a new orf lesion appeared on the opposite hand, proving resistant to repeated excisions and medical treatments (idoxuridine, interferon, transfer factor).

Findings:

  • Recalcitrant orf infection in an immunocompromised patient (Nezelof's syndrome).
  • Successful eradication of a persistent orf lesion was achieved through surgical excision combined with perioperative hypochlorite dressings and delayed split-skin grafting.

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  • This case underscores the challenges in treating orf in patients with primary immunodeficiencies.

    • Implications:

    • Management of orf in immunocompromised patients requires aggressive and multimodal treatment strategies.
    • Hypochlorite dressings may play a role in managing recalcitrant orf infections.
    • Further research is needed to understand the pathogenesis and optimal treatment of orf in primary immunodeficiency disorders.