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Are warts caused by the herpes virus?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Warts are caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus family.

Dr Kwok and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/30/2012

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No: Herpes (herpes simplex virus- hsv) and warts (human papilloma virus- hpv) are 2 different critters and one does not cause the other.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 12/9/2015

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Hpv causes warts and hsv causes herpes.

Answered 5/27/2013

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