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What do you suggest if my son has viral warts on his anus. could it be caused by my planter wart on my foot when he takes a bath?

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Unlikely the issue: Wart strains tend to be specific for certain tissues they infect. Anal warts represent 2 strains of HPV that inhabit the genitals.They are not the warts of the foot or skin in general. Anal warts suggest sexual transmission.Anal skin tags can have a similar appearance to warts.

Dr Ablon agreed

Answered 7/26/2014

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