MILKER’S NODULE

Milker's nodule is a skin infection caused by DNA virus named parapox. Humans are prone for this infection when they come in contact with the cattles which are infected. [1] A case of 23 years old male came with complaints of raised skin lesions on the sides of fingers of right hand for past 1...

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Published inJournal of evolution of medical and dental sciences Vol. 4; no. 69; pp. 12081 - 12082
Main Authors Balaji, Swetha, Narasimhalu, C.R.V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Akshantala Enterprises Private Limited 27.08.2015
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Infection
Skin
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Summary:Milker's nodule is a skin infection caused by DNA virus named parapox. Humans are prone for this infection when they come in contact with the cattles which are infected. [1] A case of 23 years old male came with complaints of raised skin lesions on the sides of fingers of right hand for past 1 week. Initially there was a single lesion later it increased in size and number to attain the present state. There is no history of itching, contact with chemicals, burning sensation and drug intake. There is a history of milking of cows for past 10 years. No history of any disease in cattles. No history of similar illness in family or any other lesion elsewhere in the body. KEYWORDS: Milker's nodule, Parapox virus, Skin, Cattles. MESHTERMS: Milker's nodule, Cutaeneous, Infected cattles, Parapox.
ISSN:2278-4748
2278-4802
DOI:10.14260/jemds/2015/1740