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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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