Some types cause warts that you can see or feel.

Touching a toad has long been thought to cause warts.

It is commonly believed that physical contact with a toad can cause warts on humans.

This may be because, with time, your immune system is able to destroy the human papillomavirus that causes warts.

What it is A viral infection that causes painful warts on the bottoms of feet.

Some of them cause genital warts, but other types may not cause any symptoms.

Some are well known for causing genital warts, although these don't lead to cervical cancer.

Many people believe that touching a toad may cause warts.

Some infect the skin, causing common warts of the hands or feet that are generally innocuous.

Some types cause warts and are usually harmless, but others may lead to cervical or anal cancer.