Is a Plantar Wart an Std?

These kinds of HPV are spread during sexual contact. (Other types of HPV cause common warts like hand warts and plantar warts on the feet — but these aren't sexually transmitted.)

Are foot warts an STD?

Plantar warts are caused by an infection with HPV in the outer layer of skin on the soles of the feet. The warts develop when the virus enters through tiny cuts, breaks or weak spots on the bottom of the foot. If left untreated, warts can last from a few months to 2 years in children, and several years in in adults.

What HPV type causes plantar warts?

A plantar wart, sometimes called a verruca, is typically associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV), specifically types 1, 4, 57, 60, 63, 65, and 66, according to research from 2020. HPV causes a buildup of the protein keratin on the skin, which can result in warts.