Papovaviruses (Papovaviridae), also known as papovaviruses, are a type of virus that infects animals and humans. They were first discovered in 1955 and are still the subject of research by scientists.
Papovaviruses have a unique life cycle that is different from other viruses. After infecting a host cell, they first replicate within the cell, using its resources to create new copies of the virus. The virus then leaves the cell and infects other cells, repeating the process.
One of the best known papovaviruses is poliovirus, which causes polio in humans and animals. Papovaviruses also include human papillomaviruses, which cause cervical cancer in women.
In addition, papovaviruses can cause other diseases in animals and humans, such as hemorrhagic conjunctivitis in cats, meningitis in monkeys, and others.
Overall, papovaviruses are an important part of virus science and are of interest to researchers in the fields of virology, medicine, and veterinary medicine.