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Orf is due to a pox virus and presents as a single papule or group of papules on the hands of sheep-handlers after handling lambs with contagious pustular dermatitis.

  • Spontaneously remits in 3–4 wks

  • For rapid resolution inject triamcinolone or other LA steroid, diluted 50:50 in N saline

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