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How long does wart virus live on surfaces such as carpets, bedding and walls?
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Hard to be sure: Symptomatic emergence of a wart can take weeks to months after exposure there is little way to be sure of the site of exposure or how long it was present on the site.
Answered 7/3/2020
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