A herd outbreak of camel pox in Qassim region, kingdom of Saudi Arabia

الملخص EN

A camel herd is attacked by the camel pox virus in Eion aljawa, Qassim region, KSA, during February-March, 2005.

Infected animals showed depression, prostration, emaciation and suffered from pruritus.

A morbidity rate of 38% and a mortality rate of 8% are recorded.

Camel calves are most affected.

Macroscopic and microscopic lesions are described.

The changes encountered are typical of pox lesions vis vesicles, pustules and scabs.

Erythema and papules are noticed on the right arm of the herdman.

The findings are discussed and compared with other relevant studies.