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Classroom classification

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Contagious ecthyma (orf)

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Common symptoms

丘疹、脓疱、败血症、畏寒、大疱（含脓性液体）、瘙痒、丹毒

The pathology of disease

Contagious pustular dermatitis (orf / ecthyma contagiosum) is parapoxvirus zoonosis from sheep/goats; single papulopustular lesion on hand/arm; self-limited.

Symptoms

Single papulopustular lesion on hand/arm; occupational (sheep/goat farmer); fever; lymphadenopathy; self-limited 3-6 weeks

Causes

Parapoxvirus; sheep/goats; zoonotic; direct contact.

Treatment

Supportive; topical antibiotics to prevent secondary infection; avoid autoinoculation; self-resolves

Dept

Dermatology / infectious disease.

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