Warts causative agent question: which statement is true?

Warts causative agent question: which statement is true?

• A. The presence of human papillomavirus
• B. The presence of herpes simplex virus
• C. The presence of varicella zoster
• D. The presence of Epstein-Barr virus

Answer: (A)

Warts arise from infection of skin cells by human papillomavirus. HPV is a DNA virus with many types that specifically affects keratinocytes in the epidermis, leading to the rough, raised growths we call warts through increased cell proliferation and thickened skin (hyperkeratosis and papillomatosis). This makes the statement about HPV the true one. The other viruses listed cause different conditions: herpes simplex virus typically causes vesicular lesions and ulcers; varicella zoster causes chickenpox and shingles; Epstein-Barr virus is associated with mononucleosis and certain malignancies.

Warts arise from infection of skin cells by human papillomavirus. HPV is a DNA virus with many types that specifically affects keratinocytes in the epidermis, leading to the rough, raised growths we call warts through increased cell proliferation and thickened skin (hyperkeratosis and papillomatosis). This makes the statement about HPV the true one.

The other viruses listed cause different conditions: herpes simplex virus typically causes vesicular lesions and ulcers; varicella zoster causes chickenpox and shingles; Epstein-Barr virus is associated with mononucleosis and certain malignancies.