Orf Infection on the Scalp of a Taiwanese Woman: A Case Report and Literature Review
Background: Orf, or ecthyma contagiosum, is a zoonosis caused by Parapoxvirus that infects sheep and goats. Human transmission typically occurs in persons in contact with the infected animals or contaminated fomites and environment. In humans, it generally occurs as solitary or multiple skin lesions...
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/13/2/358 |