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Papillomavirus

Medical Definition:	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.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; infection = PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTIONS

Papillomavirus Categories.

	Papillomavirus, Bovine - A species of PAPILLOMAVIRUS producing large numbers of WARTS on calves. Connective tissue proliferation is an important component of the warts.
	Papillomavirus, Cottontail Rabbit - The type species of PAPILLOMAVIRUS. It is reported to occur naturally in cottontail rabbits in North America.
	Papillomavirus, Human - A species of PAPILLOMAVIRUS causing WARTS in humans. These benign, squamous EPITHELIAL NEOPLASMS can sometimes progress to malignancy.

Papillomavirus Medical Definitions and Terms

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