Skin Condition Caused by Poxvirus: Milker's Nodule

What is Milker's Nodule and how does it develop?

How does the transmission of Milker's Nodule typically occur?

Answer:

Milker's Nodule is a skin condition caused by a poxvirus that typically infects via contact with infected animals. It develops as a papule and shares similarities with other poxviruses like orf, smallpox, and cowpox.

The Milkers Nodule is an infectious dermatological condition caused by the parapoxvirus. This is a double-stranded DNA virus, commonly linked to poxviruses that infect animals, particularly cows, and is characterized by cytoplasmic replication.

Transmission typically happens through contact with an infected animal, usually through scratches or abrasions on the skin, specifically the hands and forearms. This contact leads to the development of a papule, or small raised bump, at the site of contact. These papules are usually single lesions but can occasionally form clusters.

The nature of this virus means it shares similarities with other poxviruses, such as smallpox, vaccinia, cowpox, monkeypox, tanapox and orf. The cutaneous lesions seen in Milker's Nodules are virtually identical to those seen in orf disease.