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Warts Flashcards

1
Q

What is the origin of warts?

A

HPV virus

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2
Q

Are common warts and plantar amenable to self-care?

A

Yes

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3
Q

What % of the general population has warts?

A

7-10

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4
Q

What age group typically has warts?

A

12-16 yrs old

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5
Q

Are warts contagious?

A

Yes, person-to-person

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6
Q

How long of a incubation period do warts have?

A

Up to 8 months

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7
Q

What strain of warts are on the hands?

A

HPV-2,4,27,57

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8
Q

What strain of warts are on the feet?

A

HPV-1

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9
Q

HPV-1 warts affect what limb?

A

Feet

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10
Q

HPV-2,4,27,57 affect what limb?

A

Hands

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11
Q

Does the HPV vaccine cover viral strains for warts?

A

No

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12
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What epithelial cells do HPV viruses infect?

A

Stratified squamous epithelium

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13
Q

Where specifically do HPV viruses infect at the keratin?

A

Nuclei of upper keratin and released into stratum corneum

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14
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What allows HPV to remain infectious while outside the host cell?

A

Heat-stable protein coat

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15
Q

Vulgaris warts are found where?

A

Hands or feet

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16
Q

Plantar warts are found where?

A

Feet

17
Q

Mosaic warts are found where?

A

Feet

18
Q

Periungual warts are found where?

A

Nails

19
Q

Plana warts are found where?

A

Face

20
Q

Filiform warts are found where?

A

Face

21
Q

What type of warts are found on the face?

A

Plana + Filiform

22
Q

What type of warts are found on the nails?

A

Periungual

23
Q

What type of warts are found on the feet?

A

Vulgaris + Plantar + Mosaic

24
Q

What type of warts are found on the hands?

A

Vulgaris

25
Q

Plantar warts can be confused for what?

A

Callouses + Squamous cell carcinoma

26
Q

Can warts be cured?

A

No, but are treatable

27
Q

What age group is excluded from self-care?

A

<4 yrs old

28
Q

What is the pharmacologic treatment for warts?

A

Salicylic Acid

29
Q

When should you see improvement when using salicylic acid on warts?

A

1-2 wks

30
Q

When can you remove the warts when using salicylic acid?

A

6-12 wks

31
Q

What are the disadvantages of using salicylic acid on warts?

A

Time + Adherence

32
Q

What type of wart is found in the sole of the foot?

A

Plantar

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