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Can warts spread?
Yes, they can, but it depends on the type of wart
Are Warts caused by a highly contagious virus?
Yes, warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is contagious and can spread through direct skin-to-skin contact or by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus. While warts can be contagious, not everyone who comes into contact with HPV will develop warts, as individual immune responses vary. Certain strains of HPV are more likely to cause warts, particularly on the hands and feet.
Is mulluscom contagious?
The term mulluscom is short for mulluscom contagiousum, MC , or water warts. MC is contagious, but benign.
Can a wart on your finger cause genital warts?
No, finger warts are not caused by the same subtype of HPV that causes genital warts.
Are water warts contagious and how can they be transmitted to others?
Yes, water warts, also known as molluscum contagiosum, are contagious. They can be transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, sharing contaminated items such as towels or clothing, or through sexual contact.
Which of these diseases can you catch from another person AIDS cancer diabetes hypertension or warts?
AIDS and warts can be passed from one person to another. Cancer, diabetes, and hypertension are not contagious conditions.
What are warts caused from?
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which infects the top layer of skin. The virus triggers rapid cell growth, leading to the formation of a benign tumor on the skin. Warts are contagious and can spread through direct contact or by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus. Different strains of HPV can cause various types of warts, such as common warts, plantar warts, and genital warts.
Are warts transmissible?
YES!!!I did NOT know that until my little boy had one and i just cant seem to get rid of it, so i called my older sister who is a Nurse, has been for YEARS!!! and she said whatever you do... DONT PICK AT IT!!! it is a VIRUS , just like a flu, and contagious and it will spread...........Sorta like conjuntivitis in the eye!!! that fast! (PINK EYE)So DONT touch it,,yes you CAN get it......sorry.
When do people get warts?
It is estimated that 1% of sexually active people between the ages of 18 and 45 have genital warts; however, studies indicate that as many as 40% of sexually active adults may carry the virus that causes genital warts.
What is warts?
Warts are a type of infection caused by the HPV virus. There are more than 100 different kinds of HPV. You can get them by touching a wart on another person or touching something a person with a wart had previously touched. Warts on the genitals are very contagious and can be passed through sexual activity.
Should wart-touched objects be disinfected?
yes wart touched objects should be disinfected because the common wart is highy contagious No. You cannot get warts from touching warts, and certainly not from touching inanimate objects that warts have touched. Warts are entirely caused by internal factors within the body and blood. Some people are more likely to get them due to heredity. You can have them removed, and at some point they will probably come back. Other people never get them. Usually intense stress or depression brings them out. Warts are contagious, they are caused by papilloma virus infections. It is safer to disinfect anything that has touched them.
If i have warts should i see a doctor without insurance or purchase treatment online?
Depands. If these warts at hand, you may go with over the counter medication. For the genital warts, if the persist longer than a year, a doctor's visit would be very helpful. Be reminded that, genital warts are highly contagious and some types of it are the cause of cervical cancer in women.
