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Cowpox can mimic anthrax

M S Lewis-Jones1, D Baxby, C Cefai

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wrexham, Clwyd, North Wales.

The British Journal of Dermatology
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
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A rare cowpox infection presented with symptoms resembling anthrax in a patient. The cowpox may have been contracted through contact with an infected rodent, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Zoonoses

Background:

  • Cowpox virus (CPXV) is a zoonotic pathogen.
  • CPXV infections are typically characterized by specific clinical manifestations.
  • Differential diagnosis is crucial, especially when symptoms overlap with other serious diseases.