Papillomaviridae
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A family of small, non-enveloped DNA viruses infecting MAMMALS. There is one genus: PAPILLOMAVIRUS. |
Papillomaviridae Categories.
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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. |
Papillomaviridae Definitions and Terms
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