Lumpy Skin Disease
| Definition: |
A poxvirus infection of cattle characterized by the appearance of nodules on all parts of the skin. |
| Notes: |
caused by a poxvirus; usually animal; check tag ANIMALS; don't forget also CATTLE (NIM) but do not index under CATTLE DISEASES |
| Previously Indexed: |
Cattle Diseases (1966-1969),Virus Diseases (1966-1969) |
Lumpy Skin Disease Definitions and Terms
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