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contagious pustular dermatitis |
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contagious pustular dermatitis Etymology: L, contingere, to touch, pustula, pustules; Gk, derma, skin, itis, inflammation a skin disease normally affecting sheep and goats but transmitted to humans who handle infected animals. It is caused by a pox virus and results in lesions on the hands, and occasionally on the face. The lesions resolve spontaneously, but slowly. Also called ecthyma contagiosum, orf. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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