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Orf. A case report with histologic, electron microscopic, and immunoperoxidase studies
Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
|February 1, 1985
Summary
Orf, an occupational skin disease from infected animals, typically resolves on its own. This case suggests wild sheep orf virus may be antigenically distinct from domestic strains.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Orf is an occupational zoonotic skin disease caused by Parapoxvirus.
- It typically presents as a self-limiting condition in humans.
- Contact with infected animals is the primary mode of transmission.