Orf virus infection in pregnancy.

Orf virus infection is endemic among sheep and goats, and can occur in humans who handle these animals. Orf virus infection in humans causes a characteristic skin lesion, and systemic symptoms can occur. Very little is known about Orf virus infection in human pregnancy. A case of Orf virus infection, with onset at 33 weeks gestation, is presented. There were no pathological findings in the infant born at term, or in the placenta.

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Sioux Valley Hospital
United States

Keywords

Adult, Sheep, Pregnancy, South Dakota, Ecthyma, Contagious, Animals, Humans, Female, Orf virus, Pregnancy Complications, Infectious

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