Erythema Multiforme Induced by a “Milker’s Nodule” Pseudocowpox Infection: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Milker’s nodule is caused by the pseudocowpox virus following inoculation from infected cattle. We report the case of erythema multiforme induced by pseudocowpox infection in an 18-year-old female from regional Australia. While erythema multiforme has been described as a complication of orf, it is r...

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Main Authors: Kyle Wu, Sara de Menezes, Aaron Robinson
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5584773
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description Milker’s nodule is caused by the pseudocowpox virus following inoculation from infected cattle. We report the case of erythema multiforme induced by pseudocowpox infection in an 18-year-old female from regional Australia. While erythema multiforme has been described as a complication of orf, it is rare as a sequela of pseudocowpox infection. Greater clinical knowledge of this disease and potential complications aid in guiding appropriate management of this phenomenon.
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spelling doaj-art-896ae27d9bce442aabc284e34a8a8ee82025-02-03T01:27:19ZengWileyCase Reports in Dermatological Medicine2090-64632090-64712021-01-01202110.1155/2021/55847735584773Erythema Multiforme Induced by a “Milker’s Nodule” Pseudocowpox Infection: A Case Report and Review of LiteratureKyle Wu0Sara de Menezes1Aaron Robinson2Department of Dermatology, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Melbourne, AustraliaDepartment of Dermatology, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Melbourne, AustraliaDepartment of Dermatology, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Melbourne, AustraliaMilker’s nodule is caused by the pseudocowpox virus following inoculation from infected cattle. We report the case of erythema multiforme induced by pseudocowpox infection in an 18-year-old female from regional Australia. While erythema multiforme has been described as a complication of orf, it is rare as a sequela of pseudocowpox infection. Greater clinical knowledge of this disease and potential complications aid in guiding appropriate management of this phenomenon.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5584773
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title Erythema Multiforme Induced by a “Milker’s Nodule” Pseudocowpox Infection: A Case Report and Review of Literature
title_full Erythema Multiforme Induced by a “Milker’s Nodule” Pseudocowpox Infection: A Case Report and Review of Literature
title_fullStr Erythema Multiforme Induced by a “Milker’s Nodule” Pseudocowpox Infection: A Case Report and Review of Literature
title_full_unstemmed Erythema Multiforme Induced by a “Milker’s Nodule” Pseudocowpox Infection: A Case Report and Review of Literature
title_short Erythema Multiforme Induced by a “Milker’s Nodule” Pseudocowpox Infection: A Case Report and Review of Literature
title_sort erythema multiforme induced by a milker s nodule pseudocowpox infection a case report and review of literature
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