Multiforme erythema complicating an orf

• Main Authors: Afaf Khouna (Author), Sabah Bazouti (Author), Nassiba Zerrouki (Author), Loubab Omahsan (Author), Nada Zizi (Author), Siham Dikhaye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Our Dermatology Online, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Orf, also known as ecthyma contagiosum, is a spontaneously zoonotic epitheliotropic skin infection caused by a parapox virus. The disease develops in sheep and goats. The virus can also infect humans who come into contact with active lesions, or with their products. Erythema multiforme is considered...