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Is verruca like genital warts?

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Warts: The human papilloma virus (hpv) causes all types of warts. Hpv is a group of viruses that includes more than 70 different types. Certain types of hpv cause the common warts on the hands or feet, while others can cause visible genital (or venereal) warts.

Answered 7/20/2019

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Yes: Verruca is the medical term for wart.

Answered 3/5/2019

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

??: Verruca is a general word for warts. There are several different types of warts. Common warts are different from Genital warts. Verruca vulgaris is a common wart. Condyloma accuminata is a genital wart.

Answered 5/21/2017

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