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=====Clinical=====

=====Clinical=====

*In sheep produces a proliferative nodule/papular mass on [[Lips - Anatomy & Physiology|lips]]

*In sheep produces a proliferative nodule/papular mass on [[Lips|lips]]

*In flocks in which it is endemic it is seen in lamb

*In flocks in which it is endemic it is seen in lamb

*If flock is non-immune seen in ewes too but much worse in lambs (may spread to inside of mouth)

*If flock is non-immune seen in ewes too but much worse in lambs (may spread to inside of mouth)

*Caused by a [[Poxviridae|parapox virus]]

*Caused by a [[Poxviridae|parapox virus]]

*Affects mainly young sheep, less commonly cattle, humans, dogs

*Affects mainly young sheep, less commonly cattle, humans, dogs

*Starts in abrasions around mouth commisures and spreads to [[Lips - Anatomy & Physiology|lips]], oral mucosa, eyelids and feet

*Starts in abrasions around mouth commisures and spreads to [[Lips|lips]], oral mucosa, eyelids and feet

*May also transfer to teats of the mother of an affected lamb

*May also transfer to teats of the mother of an affected lamb

*Lesions typical of poxvirus but very brief vesicle stage

*Lesions typical of poxvirus but very brief vesicle stage