👉 Pithoviruses are a family of viruses that cause pithy skin ulcers in various animals, including dogs and humans. They typically infect the dermis of the skin and are characterized by the presence of small, single-stranded RNA viruses (pithoviruses). These viruses can cause severe illness and may be transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals or via contaminated surfaces. Pithovirus infections have been linked to a variety of diseases, including dermatitis and seborr