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Swan-neck deformity and paresthesia following giant orf.
- Source :
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The Journal of dermatology [J Dermatol] 2004 Feb; Vol. 31 (2), pp. 116-8. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Orf is a zoonotic infection caused by a parapoxvirus that primarily infects sheep and goats. Human orf infection can take place when abraded skin comes into contact with infected animals. It occurs most commonly on the index finger. The characteristic lesion resembles a tumor and resolves spontaneously, usually without any complications. However, rare complications such as lymphangitis, adenitis, erythema multiforme, erysipelas, papulovesicular eruption, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, and bullous pemphigoid have been reported. Herein, we report a case of giant orf causing swan-neck deformity and paresthesia. These complications have not been previously reported in the literature.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Diagnosis, Differential
Ecthyma, Contagious complications
Ecthyma, Contagious pathology
Hand Deformities, Acquired complications
Hand Deformities, Acquired pathology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Paresthesia complications
Paresthesia pathology
Sheep
Ecthyma, Contagious diagnosis
Hand Deformities, Acquired diagnosis
Paresthesia diagnosis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0385-2407
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15160866
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00519.x