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Papillomaviridae is a family of non-enveloped DNA viruses whose members are known as papillomaviruses. [1] Several hundred species of papillomaviruses, traditionally referred to as "types", [2] have been identified infecting all carefully inspected mammals, [2] but also other vertebrates such as birds, snakes, turtles and fish.
Human papillomavirus infection (HPV infection) is caused by a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family. [5] Many HPV infections cause no symptoms and 90% resolve spontaneously within two years. [1] In some cases, an HPV infection persists and results in either warts or precancerous lesions. [2]
Alphapapillomavirus is a genus of viruses in the family Papillomaviridae. Humans and monkeys serve as natural hosts. There are 14 species in this genus. [1] Diseases associated with this genus include warts, papillomas, and malignant tumours. The genital-type species known to carry a high risk for malignancy are HPV-16 and 18 (cervical cancer ...
Pipapillomavirus is a genus of viruses in the family Papillomaviridae. [1] Hamsters serve as natural hosts. There are two species in this genus. Diseases associated with this genus include cutaneous lesions. [2] [3]
Gammapapillomavirus is a genus of viruses in the family Papillomaviridae. [1] Human serve as their natural hosts. There are 27 species in this genus. Diseases associated with this genus include warts and papillomas. [2] [3]
Papovaviricetes is a class of viruses. [1] The class shares the name of an abolished family, Papovaviridae, which was split in 1999 into the two families Papillomaviridae and Polyomaviridae. [2]
Nupapillomavirus is a genus of viruses in the family Papillomaviridae. [1] Humans serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Nupapillomavirus 1. Diseases associated with this genus include facial warts. This virus has also been detected in some skin carcinomas and premalignant keratoses. [2] [3]
Omikronpapillomavirus is a genus of viruses in the family Papillomaviridae. [1] Porpoises serve as natural hosts. There is only one species in this genus: Omikronpapillomavirus 1. Diseases associated with this genus include genital warts. [2] [3]