Buffalopox

  • In recent times, India has been witnessing increased buffalopox infections.
  • Buffalopox is caused by buffalopox virus (BPXV); it is a Poxviridae for which the natural host is buffalo.
  • It mainly infects buffalo but has been known to infect cows and humans.
  • When the virus infects milk animals it causes mastitis which reduces milk yield and the working capacity of draught animals.
  • In humans the virus causes lesions that are mainly confined to the hands, forehead, face, buttocks, and ....
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