A Rare Case of Orf Virus Precipitating Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia Superinfection Leading to Native Hip Joint Septic Arthritis

A Rare Case of Orf Virus Precipitating Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia Superinfection Leading to Native Hip Joint Septic Arthritis

Introduction: Orf disease, or Ecthyma contagiosum, is a zoonotic skin infection caused by the orf virus. The orf virus belongs to the family parapoxvirus and is commonly seen in sheep, goats, and deer. Transmission to humans is most commonly caused by direct contact with infected animals or fomites....

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Main Authors: Alexander Price, Cónan Marren, Stephen Mulligan, Dorarca Lynch, Gerard A. Sheridan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Orthopaedic Research Group 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
Subjects:
bacteremia
septic arthritis
zoonotic infections
arthrotomy
hip
Online Access:https://jocr.co.in/wp/2025/06/01/a-rare-case-of-orf-virus-precipitating-methicillin-resistant-staphylococcus-aureus-bacteremia-superinfection-leading-to-native-hip-joint-septic-arthritis/
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