A RARE SKIN DISEASE – ORF TREATED SUCCESSFULLY WITH HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE- A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Orf is an exanthemas disease caused by parapox virus; it is zoonotic in origin and primarily occurs in sheep, goats and pet animals. Mostly it is presented as small, red, itchy or painful eruptions usually in fingers, hands, forearm or face etc. People who make direct close contact with infected animals are most at risk, including farmers, sheep shearers, vets, butchers. People with a weakened immune system, open wounds or other skin diseases are more likely to be infected with orf and should take care around affected animals. Here is a case report of orf which is treated successfully with Homoeopathic medicine.
Key words- Orf Disease, Zoonotic diseases, Parapox Virus, Homoeopathy.
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