Case Reports and Reviews: Open Access

Human Orf Infection (Ecthyma Contagiosum) After Feast of Sacrifice

H. Daflaoui, A. Khouna, H. Aburabie, S. Dikhaye, and N. Zizi

Abstract

Ecthyma contagiosum is a minor zoonosis, caused by the orf virus that belongs to the family Poxviridae, of the genus Parapoxvirus. Its endemic in sheeps and goats’ herds. Transmission to humans occurs through direct contact with infected animals. We report a case of an orf infection in a 32 years old Moroccan woman. It’s a begnin viral infection, spontaneously regressive and does not require any specific treatment beyond complications that remain rare. Education of people at risk is crucial to prevent Orf virus infection.

Keywords: Orf; Ecthyma contagiosum; Zoonosis; Feast of sacrifice