Camels and Camelids

AN OUTBREAK OF CONTAGIOUS ECTHYMA IN CAMELS IN THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Journal Edition: June 2012
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Published On: 03-09-2018 19:11

M.I. Abubakr, E.A. Gould1, S. Moss1, A.O. Abdelrahman, M.E. Fadlallah, M.N. Nayel and A.S. Adam
P.O. Box No. 28532 – West Riffa, Royal Court Laboratory, Kingdom of Bahrain
1CEH Oxford , Mansfield Road, Oxford, UK

ABSTRACT

The present study reports for the first time a severe outbreak of contagious ecthyma in camels in Bahrain. The clinical signs, lesions, treatment and the causative virus identification were recorded and discussed.
Key words: Bahrain, camels, contagious ecthyma, outbreak