Butcher's wart is a
wart on the hands of
butchers.
They tend to occur in multiple numbers.
These warts are generally larger than common warts.
It is typically associated with
HPV2, 4 and 7; up to 50% by HPV7.
[ It occurs when hands have had prolonged contact with moist meat.][ Following treatment, they typically recur.][
The condition is common.][
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Signs and symptoms
Butcher's wart presents as a wart on the hands of people who handle meat for prolonged periods of time.[ These warts are generally larger than common warts.][
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Cause
It is typically associated with HPV2, 4 and 7; mostly HPV2 and up to 50% by HPV7.[ It occurs when hands have had prolonged contact with moist meat.][ Following treatment, they typically recur.][
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History
In 1977, the condition had a prevalence of 8.5% to 23.8% among butchers and other meat-handling professions.
See also
* List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the Human body, body and composed of Human skin, skin, hair, Nail (anatomy), nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function o ...
References
{{Viral cutaneous conditions
Virus-related cutaneous conditions
Papillomavirus-associated diseases