Human orf infection complicated by erythema multiforme.

Abstract

A 35-year-old woman developed an orf infection of the fingers after contact with an infected goat. Following the primary orf infection, erythema multiforme developed and was controlled with prednisone. The association between erythema multiforme and orf is discussed; also, it is noted that orf is another viral condition that should be added to the agents that can initiate erythema multiforme.

• Authors: W A Agger, S B Webster
• Journal: Cutis (Cutis) Vol. 31 Issue 3 Pg. 334-8 (Mar 1983) ISSN: 0011-4162 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6682366 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Adult
• Animals
• Ecthyma, Contagious (complications, transmission)
• Erythema Multiforme (etiology)
• Female
• Fingers
• Goats
• Hand Dermatoses (transmission)
• Humans
• Sheep