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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
How do warts function?

I know that warts are caused by the various strains of HPV, but *how* are they caused? How does the virus hijack the bodies chemistry to grow and supply the warts with nutrients? How do the warts spread the virus to other people? 

I've searched and searched on google and wikipedia, but I only find the most basic of answers. 

Any hard science info for me?
gpt
Folks, please remember that **you cannot request or provide medical advice.** 

This includes sharing how you got rid of a wart, or asking for recommendations on how to remove a wart. 

**Unless you're discussing the science of warts, please do not post!**

Thanks, have a great day!