Problem
Contagious ecthyma
Nature:
Contagious ecthyma is a highly infectious viral disease of sheep and goats; common names for the same disease are orf and sore mouth. The bovine may be accidentally infected, but no other domestic livestock species is susceptible to the disease.
Incidence:
The disease occurs world-wide wherever sheep and goats are raised. It occurs primarily in lambs 3-6 months of age, but also may affect older sheep. Mortality is usually low, but may affect as much as 90% of the flock. Most human cases have histories of direct contact with infected animals.
Broader Problems:
Viral diseasesViral diseases in animals Subject(s):
Medicine → Specific diseasesRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST