Progressive vaccinia
Progressive vaccinia is a rare cutaneous condition caused by the vaccinia virus, characterized by painless, but progressive, necrosis and ulceration.[1]:392
Progressive vaccinia | |
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Other names | Vaccinia gangrenosum, and Vaccinia necrosum |
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Specialty | Dermatology |
See also
- Vaccinia
- Skin lesion
- Necrosis
- Smallpox
- Vaccination
References
- James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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