Butcher's wart is a wart on the hands of butchers.[1] They tend to occur in multiple numbers.[2] These warts are generally larger than common warts.[3]
It is typically associated with HPV2, 4 and 7; up to 50% by HPV7.[1][3] It occurs when hands have had prolonged contact with moist meat.[3] Following treatment, they typically recur.[3]
Butcher's wart presents as a wart on the hands of people who handle meat for prolonged periods of time.[1] These warts are generally larger than common warts.[3]
It is typically associated with HPV2, 4 and 7; mostly HPV2 and up to 50% by HPV7.[1][3] It occurs when hands have had prolonged contact with moist meat.[3] Following treatment, they typically recur.[3]
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