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Orf. Clinical and epidemiological study

K Bassioukas1, A Orfanidou, C H Stergiopoulou

  • 1Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases, University of Ioannina, Greece.

The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|January 1, 1993
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Orf, a zoonotic disease, commonly affects shepherds through infected animal contact. Localized hand lesions and systemic symptoms occur, with antibiotics being ineffective for treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Orf is a contagious viral dermatitis primarily affecting sheep and goats.
  • Human orf infections are zoonotic, typically acquired through direct contact with infected animals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of human orf cases.
  • To identify risk factors and common presentations of orf in humans.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 28 human orf cases.
  • Clinical examination of lesions and patient-reported symptoms.
  • Epidemiological data collection on patient occupation and exposure history.

Main Results:

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  • Most cases involved shepherds with lesions on hands, acquired year-round.
  • Common symptoms included pain, itching, lymphangitis, and adenitis.
  • Complications observed were erythema multiforme, erysipelas, and papulovesicular eruption.

    • Conclusions:

    • Orf presents with characteristic skin lesions and variable local/systemic symptoms.
    • Antibiotics are ineffective; local hygiene is key, with supportive care for complications.
    • Early diagnosis via Tzanck smear can aid management.