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Cutaneous Tuberculosis
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Orf
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contagious pustular dermatitis
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Pox virus
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most frequently seen associated with sheep and giats (e.g.
shepherds)
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solitary papulovesicular lesion on hand or forearm, may
ulcerate
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may be confused with anthrax
Impetigo
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highly infectious skin disease
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occurs most commonly in children although as "scrum
pox" is spread between rugby players
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presents as weeping, exudative areas -
"honey-coloured" crust
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can cause blistering
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90% cases Staphylococcus aureus
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rarely group A Streptococcus
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Treatment
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