Common wart in Child
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Synopsis
Verruca vulgaris lesions are more prevalent in children aged 4-12 years. The HPV virus is often passed between siblings and may be observed as cyclical infections.
Introduction of HPV into the anogenital area in children can be from several modes of transmission. Vertical transmission has been reported to be responsible for at least 20% of lesions. Horizontal transmission by caregivers in the first days of life is another modality of HPV contamination in newborns. There is also heteroinoculation by affected family members with common warts (verruca vulgaris) and autoinoculation from children who have a cutaneous or oral infection. Nevertheless, perianal and genital warts may be a sign of sexual abuse and must be investigated appropriately.
Codes
B07.8 – Other viral warts
SNOMEDCT:
57019003 – Verruca vulgaris
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Last Updated:01/26/2021
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