Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My friend had a band aid on his wart but he touched me with that hand.. will i get a wart now ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Unlikely: A casual contact like this one is not harmful. Warts are contagious only on repeated, close and prolonged contact. So you should not worry about any such problem.
Answered 8/29/2014
3.8k views
Thank
Possible, unlikely: Many warts are related to the HPV virus. It is possible that simply touching the wart one time could lead to transfer. However, many other factors are involved in the spread and growth of a wart.
Answered 8/29/2014
3.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My friend's nephew has warts all over his hands. I ate chips from the same bowl as him before I knew about it. Could I catch it on my hand from that?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How do you get rid of warts on a child's fingers and hand?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How can one get rid of warts on hands and feet permanently?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My friend has a wart on his pinky, he said he froze it, it's covered in a bandaid ,I touched his hand and he touched my arm. I washed it. Can I get it?
My 5 yr old son has a wart on his hand and I took him to get it frozen, now it looks like it is turning black. Is that normal?
Can i get genital warts if i touched a recently used bath towel with my hands and then my genitals?
I've been getting warts on my right hand. I have 3 now and can feel another growing. What can I do to get rid of them?
If someone at work has warts on their thumb and elbows can this be spread onto office surfaces like paper, folders and doors they have touched. Worried as I get eczema on my hands. Thanks ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
