Huerter C J, Alvarez L, Stinson R
Department of Internal Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska 68131.
Cleve Clin J Med. 1991 Nov-Dec;58(6):531-4. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.58.6.531.
Ecthyma contagiosum, or orf, is an uncommon dermatosis resulting from cutaneous infection with sheep pox virus. It is generally a benign and self-limited condition. Early clinical recognition is paramount to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention or extensive diagnostic workup. Diagnosis is usually based on a clinically typical skin lesion, characteristic histology, and a history of sheep exposure. We report the case of an infected sheep farmer and review the literature.
