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Orf: contagious pustular dermatitis.

Nadeem, M
; 
Curran, P
; 
Cooke, R
; 
Ryan, C A
; 
Connolly, K
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Nadeem, M
 Curran, P
 Cooke, R
 Ryan, C A
 Connolly, K
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2010-05
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Animals
Child
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Ecthyma, Contagious
Humans
Ireland
Male
Rural Population
Sheep
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http://hdl.handle.net/10147/125206
Abstract
Orf is a common viral infection in sheep. It spreads to humans by direct contact. It is self-limiting, treatment having no beneficial effect. Misdiagnosis by those unfamiliar with its characteristic features is common, and may result in unnecessary treatment with antibiotics or surgery. We present a series of five cases of Orf in children of farmers in the west of Ireland, seen over a 10 year period.
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en
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Orf: contagious pustular dermatitis. 2010, 103 (5):152-3 Ir Med J
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0332-3102
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20666089
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