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Sheeppox

传染科

Common symptoms

多形红斑样皮疹、斑丘疹、驻站医、脓疱、毒血症、结痂、局部淋巴结肿大

The pathology of disease

Sheeppox is a poxvirus skin infection in sheep transmitted to humans (shepherds/vets/slaughterhouse workers).

Common Symptoms

Erythema multiforme-like rash; papulomacular rash; station doctor; pustule; toxemia; crusting; local lymphadenopathy

Causes and Pathogenesis

(1) Etiology: Sheeppox virus (Poxviridae), cylindrical with woven surface, ether-sensitive DNA virus, 200×300 nm, dense DNA core/layered capsid; grows in human amnion/primary rhesus kidney cells. Humans infected by direct contact; lifelong immunity. (2) Pathogenesis: mainly lambs; contact transmission; no human-to-human reported; virus grows in tissue culture of lesions.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Avoid infected sheep; vaccine for lambs 2-3 weeks gives lifelong immunity; clean/dry pens; isolate sick sheep; emergency vaccination for flocks; lab workers protect against self-inoculation.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Infectious Diseases department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.