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What is cowpox? What are the symptoms of cowpox infection? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!

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What is Cowpox?

It is caused by Cowpox virus. It is caused when human encounters infected cow’s udders. It resembles mild smallpox, and it was also basis of the first smallpox vaccines.

Who is more Prone to get affected with Cowpox?

The cowpox virus is a rare zoonotic infection which happens who are people to are in the occupation to be exposed to the infected animals like cows, elephants, rats and cats.

What are the causes of Cowpox?

When a human encounter an infected animal then this virus manifests itself.

What are the signs and symptoms of Cowpox?

The signs and symptoms of Cowpox are as follows: –
-Fever
-Tiredness
-Vomiting
-Sore throat
-Conjunctivitis
-Periorbital swelling
-Occasional corneal involvement
-Enlarged painful lymph node.

Also Read: Chicken Pox V/S Measles

What are the investigations of Cowpox?

The PCR Assay used to test specimens.

What treatment is advised for Cowpox?

There is no reported cure for cowpox, but these diseases are known to be
self-limiting. The lesions heal within 6-12 weeks, however the affected areas on the body are left with a scar at the site of healed lesions.

What is the prognosis of Cowpox?

The prognosis is good as the disease is self-limiting.

What are the complications of Cowpox?

The vaccination includes bacterial superinfection, autoinoculation and encephalitis. It is rarely seen today; the lesions are like the ones in smallpox but less extensive.

What is the differential diagnosis of Cowpox?

The differential diagnosis is monkeypox, herpesvirus infection and anthrax.

Also Read: Chicken Pox

What management is helpful for Cowpox?

The disease is self-limiting, the lesions heal themselves within 6-12 weeks. Dressing the wound or bandage application can prevent further spread to other people.

What the names of commonly indicated Homeopathic remedies of Cowpox?

The commonly indicated Homeopathic remedies are as follows: –
-Urtica urens
-Antimonium Tataricum
-Pulsatilla Nigricans
-Apis Mellifica
-Belladonna

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