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| Question | Answer |
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| Example |
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| Can I still use the animal |
Yes - take safety precautions
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| Commonly infected wildlife |
Bighorn Sheep, Goats
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| Is this animal infected |
- Infected animals have obvious single or multiple crusty lumps, usually on their lips
- Young animals are more likely to be affected and may have difficulty nursing
- Lesions can also occur on:
- Face
- Udder
- Inside mouth
- Above hooves
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| Can I get it |
Yes
- By contacting affected skin, especially if you have cuts on your skin
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| How bad can it get |
May require medical attention and treatment
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| How can I protect myself and others |
- Wear disposable gloves
- Practice good hygiene
- Wash your hands
- Wash your clothes
- Trim away affected tissue
- Avoid contact between affected tissue and edible meat
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| Symptoms in humans |
- Red skin lesion(s) on hands, arms or face
- Swollen, painful lymph nodes
- Mild fever
- Consult with your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment
- Skin lesions usually go away within six weeks without scarring
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| Is it safe for pets |
Yes |
| What causes it |
- A parapox virus that infects both wild and domestic sheep and goats
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