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Is it safe to go to a swimming pool with a verruca?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

For who?: Verruca (warts) are generally considered contageous and you could easily spread them to others. For the sake of the others, you should get them cleared up first.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 2/9/2017

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Should be: Warts are caused by human papilloma viruses and transmit by direct contact, not in a swimming pool.

Answered 10/5/2012

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: It is ok to go swimming with warts.

Answered 5/21/2017

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