Variola Caprina - Clinical Signs

Clinical Signs

• Initial rapid onset of fever, salivation, nasal discharge and conjunctivitis
• Eruption of skin lesions after a few days. These lesions first develop into vesicles, pustules and then hairy and dark-colored scabs. They may take up to 6 weeks to heal. Scabs are often found in hair-free or wool-free areas such as the udders, perineum, inguinal area, scrotum, muzzle, eyelids and axillae.
• Appearance on udders and teats of small, red spotty areas which may form scabs. The orifices of the teats may become infected and cause mastitis.
• Sensitivity in affected skin
• Internal lesions in the lungs causing respiratory distress
• Depression
• Polynoea
• Oedema of eyelids, photophobia, Rhinitis and lacrimation
• Development of nodules in the lungs causing bronchopneumonia
• Anorexia