are warts and verrucas contagious
Causes Causes of warts and verrucas. Warts and verrucas are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), of which there are over 100 different types. The virus infects cells in the outer layer of your skin. Warts and verrucas can spread from person to person by direct skin contact.They can also spread by contact with floors or surfaces contaminated with the virus. Although warts are contagious, itâs thought that the risk of catching them is fairly low.arts and verrucas are usually caused by direct skin contact or contact with surfaces contaminated with the human papilloma virus (HPV). Itâs hard to completely avoid coming into contact with HPV but taking the following precautions can help prevent warts and verrucas. 1  Try not to touch other peopleâs warts or verrucas.