caused by a poxvirus; in man or animal; in animal use /vet and check tag ANIMALS
Scope Note
A mild, eruptive skin disease of milk cows caused by COWPOX VIRUS, with lesions occurring principally on the udder and teats. Human infection may occur while milking an infected animal.
Entry Term(s)
Cow Pox
Previous Indexing
Vaccinia (1966-1989)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under POXVIRUS INFECTIONS 1990; was see VACCINIA 1974-89
Online Note
search VACCINIA 1974-89
History Note
91(90); was see under POXVIRUS INFECTIONS 1990; was see VACCINIA 1974-89
A mild, eruptive skin disease of milk cows caused by COWPOX VIRUS, with lesions occurring principally on the udder and teats. Human infection may occur while milking an infected animal.
