Orf virus infection of the hand in a Scottish sheep farmer. A case report to increase awareness to avoid misdiagnosis

Awareness of infections which are transmitted between animals and humans have been given prominence following the (COVID-19) pandemic. The Orf infection in humans is rare. Recognition of Orf lesions avoids misdiagnosing and incorrect treatment. We present a case of a Scottish-farmer with pain and di...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Khan, Yasmeen, Currie, Jordon, Miller, Clare, Lawrie, David
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Taylor & Francis 2021
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8676690/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34926720
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2021.2016057
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Sumario:Awareness of infections which are transmitted between animals and humans have been given prominence following the (COVID-19) pandemic. The Orf infection in humans is rare. Recognition of Orf lesions avoids misdiagnosing and incorrect treatment. We present a case of a Scottish-farmer with pain and discomfort from a lesion on her finger.

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