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Symptoms of Warts

• Raised, round, rough-surfaced growths on the skin
• Skin-colored or pink
• Most commonly occur on the hands, especially the fingers
• Not painful unless located on the sole of the foot (plantar wart). Also can be painful if on part of a finger used for writing.

Cause of Warts

• Warts are caused by several human papilloma viruses
• Different types of warts are caused by different papilloma viruses

Prevention of Spread to Others

• Avoid sharing washcloths or towels.
• Contact sports: warts can spread to other team members. Warts should be covered or treated.
• Time it takes to get warts after close contact: 3 months