How Do You Get Warts

How Do You Get Warts? You can get warts by being infected by the human papilloma virus or HPV. A wart is in reality a non-cancerous growth caused by an infection by this type of virus. There are many strains of the human papilloma virus and some of these... More

How Do You Get Warts? You can get warts by being infected by the human papilloma virus or HPV. A wart is in reality a non-cancerous growth caused by an infection by this type of virus. There are many strains of the human papilloma virus and some of these types cause different type of warts. This virus is contagious and it can enter into your body from small cuts or scratches on your skin as well as by other ways. There are many ways where you can get warts by being contaminated by HPV. In fact you can get them by: • Direct contact with a wart of another person • Direct contact with another person who is a carrier of the virus • Using object that has been touched by another person that has the virus • Sexual activity • Frequenting certain places where the HPV dwells Direct contact with the wart of another person may transfer the virus to your body. This is more frequent in children and adolescents than in adults. While children are playing football or other sports that require ph Less