Orf

Orf: Introduction

Orf: Viral skin infection related to sheep and goats. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Orf is available below.

Symptoms of Orf

• Painful red skin lumps
• Blisters
• Skin infection on hands
• Skin infection on forearms
• Swollen armpit lymph glands
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Orf

• Watchful waiting - the condition usually self-resolves.
• Analgesics
• Aspirin
• Paracetamol
• Avoid pricking blisters
• more treatments...»

See full list of 6 treatments for Orf

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Orf: Complications

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Causes of Orf

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Disease Topics Related To Orf

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• Parapoxvirus
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Orf: Broader Related Topics

• Zoonotic Diseases
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• Diseases contagious from animals
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Types of Orf

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Definitions of Orf:

An infectious dermatitis of sheep and goats, affecting primarily the muzzle and lips. It is caused by a poxvirus and may be transmitted to man. - (Source - Diseases Database)

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