A Viral Zooonosis: Orf
Orf is a viral disease that is well known to veterinarians and farmers. It is transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals and their products. The human orf is typically a nodüle 2-3 cm in diameter, its diagnosis can be based on clinical findings, easily. Human orf is a benign infection and self-limiting and infected people are able to recognize the disease and not seek medical attention. An attenuated orf vaccination is recommended for animals. It is recommended to comply with hygiene measures. Especially, in patients with similar lesions in endemic regions, physicians should consider orf in the differential diagnosis and the details related to the disease should be inquired.
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General Internal Medicine Iv
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