Category:Papillomaviridae

Papillomaviridae

Papillomaviruses infect keratinized cells, giving rise to sarcoids, warts, and papillomas.


Morphology

  • Medium-sized, icosahedral, non-enveloped dsDNA viruses

Virulence and Pathogenesis

  • Target actively-dividing cells
  • Warts: genes expressed are associated with transformation (hyperplasia and delayed maturation)
  • Virus is shed as cells exfoliate
  • Oral papillomas in young animals often resolve spontaneously

Epidemiology

  • Resistant viruses: can persist in environment for months
  • Restricted to stratified squamous and mucosal epithelia with slow growth
  • Usually species specific

Types and Subtypes


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Pages in category "Papillomaviridae"

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