Infectious Diseases
Cowpox
Mild
ICD-10: B08 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: गौमाता · தமிழ்: பசுக்கள் அம்மை · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಹಸು ಸಿಡುಬು · తెలుగు: ఆవు మశూచి · বাংলা: গোবসন্ত · मराठी: गोमाता · ગુજરાતી: ગાયનું માતું
About this condition
Cowpox is a rare viral skin infection usually transmitted from animals like cats or cattle to humans through direct contact. It causes localized skin lesions that may form blisters or pustules, usually on the hands or arms. The infection typically heals on its own within a few weeks with basic wound care.
Common symptoms
skin lesions with red border
mild fever
swollen lymph nodes
localized rash
pustules on hands
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 3 days
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | गौमाता · गाय के चेचक · काउपॉक्स रोग · गोधूलि |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பசுக்கள் அம்மை · மாட்டம்மை · காவ்பாக்ஸ் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಹಸು ಸಿಡುಬು · ಗೋಮಾತೆ · ಕೌಪಾಕ್ಸ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఆవు మశూచి · గోమాత · కౌపాక్స్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | গোবসন্ত · গরুর মাতা · কাউপক্স |
| Marathi (मराठी) | गोमाता · गायीची माता · काउपॉक्स |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ગાયનું માતું · ગૌમાતા · કાઉપોક્સ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cowpox?
skin lesions with red border, mild fever, swollen lymph nodes, localized rash, pustules on hands.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 3 days
Is Cowpox common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cowpox?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 3 days.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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