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Ecthyma, Contagious
Medical Definition: | An infectious dermatitis of sheep and goats, affecting primarily the muzzle and lips. It is caused by a poxvirus and may be transmitted to man. |
Guide Notes: | caused by a poxvirus; usually animal; check tag ANIMALS; don't forget also SHEEP (NIM) but do not index under SHEEP DISEASES |
Previously Indexed: | Ecthyma (1966-1969),Poxvirus Infections (1966-1969),Sheep Diseases (1966-1969) |
Ecthyma, Contagious Medical Definitions and Terms
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