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I had a tongue biopsy to identify if the growth is a wart. if it is a wart, will the cutting and removal from the biopsy spread the virus in my mouth?

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Wart: Removing the wart will not cause it to spread. Leaving it in place would more likely cause it to spread.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/29/2016

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A member asked:

I had a tongue biopsy to identify if the growth is a wart. if it is a wart, will the cutting and removal from the biopsy spread the virus in my mouth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

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