Orf
Read about orf, a viral skin disease that can be spread to humans by handling infected sheep and goats.
In humans, the first sign of orf is a small, red, itchy or painful lump (lesion) that usually appears on the fingers, hands, forearms or face after an incubation period of three to five days. In some
Orf is a zoonotic disease (zoonosis), which means it can pass between animals and humans. It's not possible for humans to passthe virus on to each other. The virus is spread by handling infected she
Orf is a self-limiting disease, which means it will get better on its own without treatment. It usually clears up within three to six weeks. It may be useful to cover the lesion with a sterile (hygie
People with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop complications of orf for example, people with HIV or lupus , or someone who isreceiving chemotherapy . Possible complications include: