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Everytime i see a frog or come in contact i get super nervous because i was always told that frogs cause warts. how do i know they dont. ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Frogs N' Warts: No, coming in contact (including close contact) with a frog will not give you warts.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 8/2/2020

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Agree with Dr. F: Frogs do not give you warts. On the lighter side: For frog mothers: Baby frogs do not get zits from playing with human kids.

Answered 8/2/2020

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