Pseudocowpox Virus

**Semantic type:** Virus

**Definition:** A species of viruses in the Poxviridae family and Parapoxvirus genus. Pseudocowpox viruses are mainly found in cattle and cause mild sores on cow teats and udders. Pseudocowpox viruses can also infect humans via direct contact with infected dairy cattle during the milking process, and cause the skin disease milker's nodule.

**Synonyms:** - PSEUDOCOWPOX VIRUS - Paravaccinia virus - Pseudocowpoxvirus