Common was are caused by which virus:September 2006, March 2013 (h)

Ans. B: Human papilloma virusWas are common, and are caused by a viral infection, specifically by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are contagious by contact with the skin of an infected person.It is also possible to get was from using handtowels or other objects used by an infected person. They typically disappear after a few months but can last for years and can recurWas are caused by a virus called human papilloma virus or HPV.Types 1, 2, and 3 cause most of the common was.Type 1 is associated with deep plantar (sole of the foot) and palmar (palm of the hand) was.Type 2 causes common was, filiform was, plantar was, and mosaic plantar was.Type 3 causes plane was, commonly known as flat was.Anogenital was are caused by types 6, 11, 16, 18, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 39, 40 and others.HPV types 6 and 11 cause about 90% of genital was cases.HPV types 16 and 18 currently cause about 70% of cervical cancer cases and also cause some vulvar, vaginal, penile and anal cancers