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Warts: What Are, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What are Warts?

A wart is the common name for a viral wart. Viral warts are caused by infection with the human papillomavirus, i.e., HPV. The virus penetrates human skin through damage or micro-damage to the epidermis and multiplies in epithelial cells, forming a lump with a keratinized surface.

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