Plantar warts are caused by human papillomavirus or HPV. Infection results from the foot coming into contact with other infected skin cells, often in public places like locker rooms and swimming pools. The virus enters the skin through tiny cracks. The strain of HPV that causes plantar warts is not particularly contagious, but some people seem to be more prone to developing plantar warts than others.
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