Author's details
- Dr. Khashau Eleburuike
- MBBS (Ilorin) MSc. Global Health Karolinska Institute.
- Resident doctor in family medicine in Northern Sweden.
Reviewer's details
- Dr. Gboyega Olarinoye
- MBBS, FMCP.
- Dermatologist FMC Keffi Nassarawa State. Nigeria
ORF (ecthyma contagiosum, contagious pustular dermatosis, scabby mouth)
Background
ORF, a viral infection typically transmitted from sheep or goats, presents in darker-skinned individuals as firm, red or purple nodules, usually on the hands or arms, which may blend more with the natural skin tone and be less noticeable in early stages. The lesions are often painless but can be accompanied by mild itching or swelling, and they typically resolve on their own within 6-8 weeks. Treatment is generally supportive, focusing on wound care and preventing secondary bacterial infections, though antiviral therapy may be considered in severe or prolonged cases.
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References
- Bergqvist C, Kurban M, Abbas O. Orf virus infection. Reviews in medical virology. 2017 Jul;27(4):e1932.
- Hosamani M, Scagliarini A, Bhanuprakash V, McInnes CJ, Singh RK. Orf: an update on current research and future perspectives. Expert review of anti-infective therapy. 2009 Sep 1;7(7):879-93.
- Nicole Tillman, DO; Elizabeth Young, BS; Nathan Cleaver, DO. Bullous Lesions on the Hands of a Farmer: Case Report. 06/19/2017. Available at: https://practicaldermatology.com/youngmd-connect/resident-resource-center/a-case-of-orf-creating-a-business-plan/20675/ Accessed February 17 2024