Question
What is the causative virus for common wart ?
The correct answer is
Human papilloma virus
Wart Causative Virus Identification
Common warts are skin growths that are caused by a specific type of virus.
Identifying the Causative Agent
The primary cause of common warts is the Human papillomavirus (HPV).
- HPV is a group of more than 150 related viruses.
- Certain types of HPV cause warts on the hands and feet.
Evaluating Other Options
The other viruses listed are not the cause of common warts:
- Cytomegalovirus: A common herpesvirus that usually causes no symptoms but can cause illness in people with weakened immune systems.
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): The virus that causes AIDS.
- Herpes virus: A family of viruses that includes herpes simplex viruses (causing cold sores and genital herpes) and varicella-zoster virus (causing chickenpox and shingles).
Therefore, the correct identification for the virus causing common warts is Human papillomavirus.
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