Title of article :
Erythema Multiformeas a Result ofOrfDisease; a Case Report
Author/Authors :
Biazar, Tahmine Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol , Shokri, Mehran Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol , Hosseinnia, Hajar Clinical Research Development Unit - Rouhani Hospital - Babol University ofMedical Science. Babol , Bayani, Masomeh Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol
Abstract :
Orf is a mucocutaneous disease that occurs when non-intact skin comes into contact with contaminated sheep saliva. The lesions may complicate to lymphangitis or secondary bacterial infection, but systemic complications such as erythema multiforme, maculopapular rash, and generalized lymphadenopathy are rare. In this paper, we present two cases of erythema multiforme following Orf disease.
Keywords :
Orf virus , erythema multiforme , emergency department , infectious disease medicine
Journal title :
Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine (AAEM)
