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Parapoxvirus

Medical Definition: A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, which infect ungulates and may infect humans. ORF VIRUS is the type species.
Guide Notes: a genus of the family Poxviridae; infection: coord IM with POXVIRIDAE INFECTIONS (IM)
Previously Indexed: Poxviridae (1978-1993)
Parapoxvirus Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Orf virus - The type species of PARAPOXVIRUS which causes a skin infection in natural hosts, usually young sheep. Humans may contract local skin lesions by contact. The virus apparently persists in soil.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Pseudocowpox virus - A species of PARAPOXVIRUS causing a pox-like disease on udders of cows that may spread to milkers.

Parapoxvirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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