Which anatomical sites are commonly affected by Vesicular Stomatitis lesions?

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Which anatomical sites are commonly affected by Vesicular Stomatitis lesions?

Vesicular stomatitis typically causes vesicles on mucous membranes and certain skin sites, so the disease presents at multiple anatomical locations rather than just one area. The most characteristic pattern includes the coronary band of the hoof, the genitalia, the mammary glands, and parts of the upper respiratory tract such as the turbinates, nasopharynx, and larynx. This diverse distribution reflects common mucocutaneous sites where vesicles form and can aid in spread or secondary infection. Patterns limited to only one region miss the broad mucosal and integumentary involvement seen with VSV.

Vesicular stomatitis typically causes vesicles on mucous membranes and certain skin sites, so the disease presents at multiple anatomical locations rather than just one area. The most characteristic pattern includes the coronary band of the hoof, the genitalia, the mammary glands, and parts of the upper respiratory tract such as the turbinates, nasopharynx, and larynx. This diverse distribution reflects common mucocutaneous sites where vesicles form and can aid in spread or secondary infection. Patterns limited to only one region miss the broad mucosal and integumentary involvement seen with VSV.

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