CONTAGIOUS ECTHYMA IN MAN

Abstract

The virus of contagious ecthyma of sheep and goats is transmissible to man.

The human infection is a relatively benign, self-limited disease. It is frequently encountered in sheep-raising areas among persons handling infected animals or the vaccine.

Usually only protective treatment is required, but x-ray therapy will produce prompt regression of the skin lesions.

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