Milker's nodule--Case report

An Bras Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;90(3):407-10. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153283. Epub 2015 Jun 1.

Abstract

Milker's nodule is an occupational viral skin disease of universal distribution, caused by the Paravaccinia virus and that occurs in individuals who deal with dairy cattle herds. We describe a case acquired due to lack of use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and perform a literature review.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biopsy
  • Cattle
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Hand Dermatoses / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Diseases / pathology*
  • Poxviridae Infections / pathology*
  • Pseudocowpox Virus
  • Skin Diseases, Viral / pathology*