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Warts Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz about an annoying but very common skin problem.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,307

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1566

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. Which of these is NOT a variety of wart? Hint

Common

Plantar

Venereal

Vesicular

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Question 2 of 5

2. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus. About how many different types of these are there? Hint

about 30

over 80

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Question 3 of 5

3. Warts can be transmitted by direct contact.

True

False

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Question 4 of 5

4. What is the incubation period for most warts? Hint

1 to 20 months

3 to 24 weeks

2 to 4 days

3 to 4 years

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Question 5 of 5

5. Some warts disappear without treatment.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is NOT a variety of wart?

Answer: Vesicular

Most warts are harmless, but some can become cancerous.

2. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus. About how many different types of these are there?

Answer: over 80

There are over 80 known types of human papillomaviruses (of the papovavirus group of DNA viruses). However, only two of them are responsible for most of the cancers caused by this virus group.

3. Warts can be transmitted by direct contact.

Answer: True

Warts are easily spread from one area of the body to another.

4. What is the incubation period for most warts?

Answer: 1 to 20 months

Range is 1 to 20 months, but they usually appear within 2 to 3 months of contact.

5. Some warts disappear without treatment.

Answer: True

Some disappear on their own, but treatments include salicylic acid plasters and freezing with liquid nitrogen.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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