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Could Warts Spread To The Genital Area From Washing Clothes Or Infected Hands?

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Question : Could warts spread to the genital area from washing clothes or infected hands?


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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
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warts of a particular part of body are specific for that part. So although they can increase in number locally but cannot spread to other parts. Warts can spread from one person to other, provided that the other person is also susceptible. Thank you.
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Could Warts Spread To The Genital Area From Washing Clothes Or Infected Hands?

Hello,
Thanks for the query,
warts of a particular part of body are specific for that part. So although they can increase in number locally but cannot spread to other parts. Warts can spread from one person to other, provided that the other person is also susceptible. Thank you.