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Canine papillomas are small, warts that occur on the muzzle and in the oropharynx of 4 - 6 week old puppies.

Canine papillomas are small, warts that occur on the muzzle and in the oropharynx of 4 - 6 week old puppies.

The virus is of the family [[:Category:Papomaviridae|Papillomaviridae]] and affects the stratified squamous and/or mucosal epithelium and grows slowly. The viruses in this family are species specific and transfer is usually by direct contact, however, the virus can survive for long periods of time in the environment and can also be spread by fomites. The virus persists even when warts have resolved, giving life long immunity and antibody protection.  

The virus is of the family [[:Category:Papillomaviridae|Papillomaviridae]] and affects the stratified squamous and/or mucosal epithelium and grows slowly. The viruses in this family are species specific and transfer is usually by direct contact, however, the virus can survive for long periods of time in the environment and can also be spread by fomites. The virus persists even when warts have resolved, giving life long immunity and antibody protection.  

== Signalment ==

== Signalment ==