Contagious ecthyma

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Viral disease
Viral disease Contagious ecthyma

Overview

Etiology

Viral disease

Host Species

Dogs, Goat, Human, Sheep, Wild goat, Wild sheep

Clinical Signs

Hyperemia

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Papule

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Pustule

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Scab

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Ulcer

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Proliferative lesion

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Proliferative lesion

Proliferative lesion

Anorexia

Weight loss

Difficulty suckling

Gastroenteritis

Diarrhea

Bronchopneumonia

Diagnosis

Virus isolation in tissue culture

Electron microscopy

Complement fixation test

Agglutination test

Agar gel immunodiffusion test

Fluorescent antibody test

Histopathological examination

Treatment

Soft palatable diet

Scab removal

Topical ointment application

Astringent lotion application

Prevention & Control

Isolation

Live vaccination

Vaccination at 6-8 weeks

Scarification vaccination method

Environmental decontamination

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