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warts….how contagious?

HiI take workout class and today I found out that someone else in the class has a plantar wart that is untreated.
I searched online about plantar warts–and kind of scared myself–I really don’t want a wart–from what I read–it seems like it is so easy to pass it to everyone in your family (my 1 year old!) as well as infect the rest of your body….
We don’t share a locker room, no showers or moist areas, just use the same rug to work out on–but barefoot.
Should I wear socks from now on? How contagious are warts–I can’t imagine touching someone elses feet–what is the best prevention for getting a wart–and are they so contagious that walking on the same rug would transmit them?
Thank you in advance!Maria


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    Vivian Abrams DPM

    9 10

    That is something your pediatrician needs to evaluate. There might be an underlying condition causing this problem. Your doctor needs to be the one to evaluate this. Good luck.

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