Stephanofilariasis is a parasitic disease of animals characterized by dermatitis, hyperkeratosis and scab formation.
- This is also known as hump sore or ear sore. Transmission of parasite occurs through flies.
- Poor condition of animal and high rainfall are predisposing factors in causation of disease.
- Disease starts with papular lesions on skin along with itching.
- Characteristic Symptoms are Intense itching, Rubbing with hard object leading to haemorrhage and abraded wounds, Hump sore and Ear sore.
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