Fibropapilloma-Associated Turtle Herpesvirus: Difference between revisions
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Infection by FPTHV has been associated with fibropapillomatosis (FP), a neoplastic disease of marine turtles. (Lackovich et al. 1999). This condition manifests itself through the presence of epithelial fibropapillomas, tumors consisting of the epidermal and dermal skin layers, as well as internal fibromas, benign tumors composed of fibrous or connective tissue (Herbst, 1994). Although the tumors are considered benign, the disease can be life-threatening; large external fibropapillomas interfere with vision and feeding, while visceral fibromas can interfere with organ function (Jacobson et al., 1989). | |||
Even though first reports of infection were only in green turtles (Chelonia mydas), cases have recently been confirmed in both loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and olive ridley (Lepidochely olivacea) species (Williams et al., 1994). In the 1990s, it was believed that FP would be responsible for the extinction of marine turtles. However, recent studies have shown that wild turtles can, and will, recover from the disease (Bennett, 1999). Despite this fact, the incidence of FP has gradually increased in recent times, providing an additional ecological stress on magnificent creatures whose long-term survival is already in doubt. | Even though first reports of infection were only in green turtles (Chelonia mydas), cases have recently been confirmed in both loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and olive ridley (Lepidochely olivacea) species (Williams et al., 1994). In the 1990s, it was believed that FP would be responsible for the extinction of marine turtles. However, recent studies have shown that wild turtles can, and will, recover from the disease (Bennett, 1999). Despite this fact, the incidence of FP has gradually increased in recent times, providing an additional ecological stress on magnificent creatures whose long-term survival is already in doubt. | ||
Revision as of 23:53, 8 September 2010
A Viral Biorealm page on the family Fibropapilloma-Associated Turtle Herpesvirus
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Description and Significance
Infection by FPTHV has been associated with fibropapillomatosis (FP), a neoplastic disease of marine turtles. (Lackovich et al. 1999). This condition manifests itself through the presence of epithelial fibropapillomas, tumors consisting of the epidermal and dermal skin layers, as well as internal fibromas, benign tumors composed of fibrous or connective tissue (Herbst, 1994). Although the tumors are considered benign, the disease can be life-threatening; large external fibropapillomas interfere with vision and feeding, while visceral fibromas can interfere with organ function (Jacobson et al., 1989).
Even though first reports of infection were only in green turtles (Chelonia mydas), cases have recently been confirmed in both loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and olive ridley (Lepidochely olivacea) species (Williams et al., 1994). In the 1990s, it was believed that FP would be responsible for the extinction of marine turtles. However, recent studies have shown that wild turtles can, and will, recover from the disease (Bennett, 1999). Despite this fact, the incidence of FP has gradually increased in recent times, providing an additional ecological stress on magnificent creatures whose long-term survival is already in doubt.
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Weir, Jerry P. " Genomic Organization and Evolution of the Human Herpesviruses." Virus Genes 16.1 (1998): 85-93.
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