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Understanding Plantar Warts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Causes of Plantar Warts: Risk Factors and Transmission Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that enters the skin through tiny cuts, scrapes, or other weak spots on the feet. There are over 100 different types of HPV, but only a few types are responsible for causing plantar warts. Some people are more prone to developing plantar warts…