Which growth on the skin is caused by infection with human papillomavirus, or HPV?

Which growth on the skin is caused by infection with human papillomavirus, or HPV?

• A. Burns
• B. Cold Sores
• C. Warts
• D. Eczema

Answer: (C)

HPV infection leads to warts, which are growths formed when the virus causes extra skin cell production in the outer skin layer. Warts are the classic skin growth associated with HPV, often appearing as rough bumps on the hands or feet and can spread via contact. Burns are tissue injuries from heat or chemicals, not viral growths. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, usually around the mouth. Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition, not a viral-induced growth. So the skin growth caused by HPV is a wart.