Onchocerciasis = داء كلابية الذنب

Onchocerciasis = داء كلابية الذنب Onchocerciasis Several different skin manifestations can become apparent during the course of onchocerciasis. Onchocercal depigmentation or “leopard skin” is rarely associated with pruritus and is one of the most common skin manifestations of onchocerciasis. Hypopigmented patches with perifollicular spots of normally pigmented skin, typically occur symmetrically on the pretibial area […]

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Orf = الأورف

Orf = الأورف       Orf     Orf is a viral disease that is widespread in sheep and goats. Orf can be transmitted to humans by contact with an infected animal or contaminated fomites. Reindeer have also caused similar lesions in humans. Orf is frequently seen in farming communities1,2 and meat handlers. Clinically, […]

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