| Canine papillomatosis is an infectious disease caused by papillomavirus and characterized by benign cutaneous neoformations in the oral cavity, lips, pharynx, esophagus and genital tract. This disease is species-specific, self-limiting, and usually can regress between four and eight weeks after lesions appearance, but in some cases, it may become chronic causing dysphagia and even pharyngeal obstruction. Its transmission occurs through direct or indirect contact with secretions or blood from contaminated animals. The diagnosis is obtained by the association of clinical aspects and histopathological examination. Due to its self-limiting potential, different treatment protocols are described, among them, immunostimulants, auto-vaccines, surgical resection,... |
