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Orf virus infection after Eid al-Adha
IDCases, 2020 Human orf, also called ecthyma contagiosum, is a zoonotic infection that causes self-resolving skin lesions after contact with infected livestock.
Ashley Vellucci +7 more
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Reviews in Medical Virology, 2017 SummaryOrf virus (ORFV) is an important pathogen responsible for a highly contagious zoonotic viral infection that threatens those who handle sheep and goats. Orf virus is the prototype of the Parapoxvirus genus, and its resilience in the environment and ability to reinfect its host has contributed to the spread and maintenance of the infection in many
Christina Bergqvist +2 more
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Phylogenetic analysis and characterization of Korean orf virus from dairy goats: case report [PDF]
Virology Journal, 2009 An outbreak of orf virus infection in dairy goats in Korea was investigated. Suspected samples of the skin and lip of affected goats were sent to the laboratory for more exact diagnosis.
Jean Young-Hwa +6 more
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Orf virus infection in sheep or goats
Veterinary Microbiology, 2015 Orf virus, a member of the genus Parapoxvirus, is the causative agent of contagious ecthyma ('Orf'). It is a pathogen with worldwide distribution, causing significant financial losses in livestock production. The disease mainly affects sheep and goats, but various other ruminants and mammals have been reported to be infected as well.
V, Spyrou, G, Valiakos
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Generation and Selection of Orf Virus (ORFV) Recombinants
, 2016 Orf virus (ORFV) is an epitheliotropic poxvirus, which belongs to the genus Parapoxvirus. Among them the highly attenuated, apathogenic strain D1701-V is regarded as a promising candidate for novel virus vector vaccines. Our recent work demonstrated that those ORFV-based recombinants were able to induce protective, long-lasting immunity in various ...
Hanns-Joachim, Rziha +2 more
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Arming vaccinia virus for pancreatic cancer oncolytic virotherapy [PDF]
, 2011 PhDVaccinia virus is a 250-300nm enveloped DNA virus from the poxvirus family and is used as a vector for oncolytic viral gene therapy. No unique cell surface receptor has been identified for Vaccinia virus and the reasons for its tropism for cancer ...
Hiley, Crispin
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[Translated article] Orf Virus Nodule
Actas Dermo-SifiliográficasP. López Sanz +2 more
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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 and serological diagnosis of Orf virus from sheep and goats in Minufiya governorate, Egypt [PDF]
Benha Veterinary Medical Journal, 2021 Orf virus infecting sheep and goats belongs to genus Parapoxvirus, subfamily Chordopoxvirinae, family Poxviridae. It causes contagious pustular dermatitis in sheep and goats worldwide, including Egypt.
Saad Ali +4 more
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Orf Infection on the Scalp of a Taiwanese Woman: A Case Report and Literature Review
Life, 2023 Background: Orf, or ecthyma contagiosum, is a zoonosis caused by Parapoxvirus that infects sheep and goats. Human transmission typically occurs in persons in contact with the infected animals or contaminated fomites and environment.
Shiow-Jen Juang +4 more
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