Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Papillomavirus-associated diseases.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Torres, Sheila M F & Koch, Sandra N
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
This article reviews various aspects of 3 clinical disorders associated with papillomavirus in horses commonly known as classical viral papillomatosis, genital papillomas/papillomatosis, and aural plaques. Classical papillomatosis is usually asymptomatic and spontaneously resolves within 1 to 9 months; therefore, treatment is often not required. Genital papillomas/papillomatosis have not been reported to spontaneously resolve, and there is increasing evidence that genital papillomas may evolve to in situ or invasive squamous cell carcinomas. Horses with aural plaques may be asymptomatic or may present with signs of ear and head hypersensitivity.
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