Papillomavirus

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Papillomavirus


The sole genus of PAPILLOMAVIRIDAE causing proliferation of the EPITHELIUM, leading to BENIGN NEOPLASMS. Some lesions, induced by specific types of papillomaviruses are at high risk for malignant progression. A wide range of animals are infected including humans, chimpanzees, CATTLE; RABBITS; DOGS; and HORSES.


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