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Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2026.Participatory epidemiology identified CBPP, LSD, FMD and sheep/goat pox as the major livestock diseases in East Gojjam, Ethiopia, highlighting strong community‐based disease recognition and emphasizing the value of integrating local knowledge into veterinary surveillance and disease control systems.
Liuel Yizengaw Adnie +7 more
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Veterinary Dermatology, Volume 37, Issue 4, Page 549-556, August 2026.Background: Contagious ecthyma (Orf) is a highly contagious, economically significant disease affecting sheep, goats and wild small ruminants, caused by the resilient Orf virus (ORFV). It produces thick, crusted lesions around the mouth and nostrils, especially in animals aged 3–4 months, sometimes causing near 100% mortality in immunocompromised young
Emine Nur Dincer, Ozlem Ozmen
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TaqMan-based real-time quantitative fluorescence PCR for detection of Orf virus
Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2019 Contagious ecthyma, also known as scabby mouth or Orf, is a zoonosis, which is caused by the Orf virus (ORFV). Human contact with infected animals can cause cutaneous lesions.
YU-SHENG LIN, JIN-XIU JIANG
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Future Science OA, 2021 Aim: The aim of this study was to molecularly characterize orf virus isolated from clinical infections in goats in Sokoto metropolis. Materials & methods: Embryonated chicken eggs were used to isolate orf virus according to the established protocol ...
Nafi'u Lawal +8 more
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Molecular Characterisation of Orf Virus in Goats From Eastern Türkiye
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2026.This study provides the molecular characterisation of Orf virus (ORFV) strains circulating in Türkiye. Phylogenetic analysis of F1L, B2L, and VIR genes reveals high genetic similarity with Asian and global isolates, highlighting the importance of multi‐gene analysis in monitoring viral outbreaks and understanding disease origins.
Remziye Özbek +2 more
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Human Cyclophilins—An Emerging Class of Drug Targets
Medicinal Research Reviews, Volume 46, Issue 2, Page 475-512, March 2026.ABSTRACT Cyclophilins are a family of enzymes with peptidyl‐prolyl isomerase activity found in all cells of all organisms. To date, 17 cyclophilin isoforms have been identified in the human body, participating in diverse biological processes. Consequently, cyclophilins have emerged as promising targets for drug development to address a wide array of ...
Katarina Jurkova +3 more
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A Rare Case of Oral Papillomatosis in a Goat Kid
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine, 2022 The clinical management and outcome of a case of caprine papillomatosis in a 2-week-old kid goat was reported. Based on the PCR result, contagious ecthyma (CE) was ruled out.
Mohammed Naji Ahmed Odhah +3 more
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Animals, 2023 Contagious ecthyma is a highly transmissible eruptive viral disease of the skin and mucosa of sheep and goats distributed worldwide. The treatment of orf lesions is usually based on the use of antiseptics and antibiotics for the management of presumptive
Delia Lacasta +12 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2026.This study reveals gaps in livestock owners’ knowledge and practices regarding disease prevention and control in East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia, highlighting the need for strengthened veterinary extension services and community education to improve animal health management.
Liuel Yizengaw +7 more
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The Global Evolutionary History of Orf Virus in Sheep and Goats Revealed by Whole Genomes Data
VirusesOrf virus (ORFV) belongs to the genus Parapoxvirus (Poxviridae family). It is the causative agent of contagious ecthyma (CE) that is an economically detrimental disease affecting small ruminants globally. Contagious ecthyma outbreaks are usually reported
Elisabetta Coradduzza +17 more
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