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Bullous pemphigoid complicating human orf
1Department of Pathology, Carmarthen and District NHS Trust.
The British Journal of Dermatology
|May 1, 1996
Summary
This study identifies a new complication of orf, a viral skin infection. Five patients with orf developed bullous pemphigoid, an autoimmune blistering disease, improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Orf is a zoonotic viral disease typically causing skin lesions.
- Bullous pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune blistering condition.