What is Lumpy Skin Disease or LSD in Animals? Effect of Lumpy Skin Disease on Human Beings, Symptoms, Causes, Precautions, Homeopathic Treatment & More in Urdu & English Languages
Lumpy skin disease is a contagious viral skin condition in humans, domestic and wild mammals, and some reptiles. Although the disease can be transmitted by direct contact with the skin, it is most commonly spread by aerosolized droplets from infected animals, such as cows and dogs. LSD is caused by a large DNA virus, genus Poxvirus, family Poxviridae, subfamily Chordopoxvirinae, the most dangerous viruses to animals.
1.A lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreak in Pakistan was reported to be in progress in 2022.
2. A new strain of LSD was recently discovered and is believed to have originated from the Middle East. The condition, known as contagious ecthyma, is most commonly seen in cows and is caused by a virus. It’s been spreading rapidly in Pakistan now a days.
3. The disease is characterized by bumps on the cow’s body, which usually begin on the legs and head and spread to other parts of the body. The bumps may then form ulcers that weep fluid and become scabs.
Cause of LSD in Cattle
Lumpy skin disease is caused by a microorganism called bovine dermatophilosis virus, or virus (LSDV. A calf is infected at birth when it’s still in the womb. The calf will become ill when it is about three months old and will show signs such as lameness, fever, swelling of the mouth, ears, eyes, and feet, and a rash. It is important to note that the infection is not fatal for the calf, but instead, causes it to be in poor health for its life.
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral infection that causes skin lesions on adult cattle. The first clinical signs of LSD are redness of the ears and nose and a slight reddening of the mucous membranes of the mouth, eyes, and rectum. The virus is transmitted through contact with infected skin lesions. Affected animals may show lameness and fever and become depressed. The most serious symptom of LSD is death. Mortality can reach 100%. If you observe a cow with the above symptoms of LSD, you should notify your veterinarian.
Symptoms of Lumpy Skin Disease
Lumpy skin disease is caused by a pathogen called lumpy skin disease virus. It was first identified in cattle in the 1950s and has since spread to other species, including sheep and goats. The virus causes the skin of the animals to become thick and rough, which makes it difficult for the animals to move. As a result, the animals tend to have a higher mortality rate.
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a highly contagious skin disease that causes painful blisters, erosions, and ulcers on the skin of livestock. The disease can be spread from animals to humans via the skin of infected animals and through contaminated manure and other waste.
This is another disease that has affected dairy and beef cattle. It can cause weight loss, skin and hair loss, and other health problems in calves. It’s not considered a serious problem but a lot of producers don’t have enough experience or training to recognize it or how to treat it.
Homeopathic Treatment of Lumpy Skin Disease
There are many medicines in homeopathy for treatment of lumpy skin disease. Only a qualified homeopathic can select single remedy from this long list as per the individual symptoms of animal. Lay man can use compound of Thuja 30, Carboveg 30, Sulphur 30, Siicia 30, Gun Powder 30 and Arsenicum Album 30 4 times a day.
Points To Be Remember about Lumpy Skin Disease or LSD
1-LSD can affect human beings but its chances are very less.
2-Its a viral disease and there is not a 100% effective treatment of lumpy skin disease. Vaccine and preventive measures are only solutions.
3-Yes medication can reduce the intensity of symptoms and reduce the rate of mortality.
What is LSD? Effect of Lumpy Skin Disease on Human, Signs, Causes & Homeopathic Treatment
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