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A member asked:

If i bite a wart, will the hpv infect in my mouth?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: It can infect your mouth and over the counter wart products are not for use inside the mouth.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/8/2012

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Dr. Saif Syed answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Yes, possibly: Depending on your immune status, you may develop oral verrucae.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Warts and HPV: Hpv is transmitted by direct contact.

Answered 9/28/2016

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