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Could hpv from plantar warts spread into genital warts by masturbating?

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Dr. Peter Wilk answered

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No: No, i don't think so. They are very different and i don't believe, ever spread as you've asked. Both are easily treated by acid or coagulation. A doctor will treat the genital warts ... Over the counter treatments for plantar warts are effective. All the best, peter wilk, md.

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Answered 1/6/2015

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