Contagious Ecthyma of Sheep

Orf=Contagious pustular dermatitis

• lambs(새끼 양) : infected with orf virus from asymptomatic mothers(무증상 어미)
• ulcerative inflammation on the lips, mouth, margins of a hoof
• Etiology : orf virus
• Transmission
  • contact with infected sheep
  • in shepherds, farmers, slaughterhouse workers, veterinarians
• Clinical manifestation : healing takes several weeks (몇 주 후 자가치료)