Bullous pemphigoid complicating human orf

J K Murphy; I G Ralfs

Bullous pemphigoid complicating human orf

Br J Dermatol. 1996 May;134(5):929-30.

Authors

J K Murphy¹, I G Ralfs

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pathology, Carmarthen and District NHS Trust.

PMID: 8736338

Abstract

We report five cases of human orf complicated by bullous pemphigoid. This is a previously unrecorded complication of orf. Knowledge of the association allows for better management in the affected patient.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Agricultural Workers' Diseases* / virology
Animal Husbandry*
Ecthyma, Contagious / complications*
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pemphigoid, Bullous / complications*
Pemphigoid, Bullous / virology