Canadian Medical Guide > Diseases > Virus Diseases > DNA Virus Infections > Poxviridae Infections > Cowpox Terms and Definitions
Cowpox
Medical Definition: | A mild, eruptive skin disease of milk cows caused by COWPOX VIRUS, with lesions occurring principally on the udder and teats. Human infection may occur while milking an infected animal. |
Guide Notes: | caused by a poxvirus; in man or animal; in animal use /vet and check tag ANIMALS |
Previously Indexed: | Vaccinia (1966-1989) |
Cowpox Medical Definitions and Terms
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