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Accidentally touched my gf's wart. Used hand sanitizer right away.

Does hand sanitizer help prevent the transmission of warts after touching one?
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Hand sanitizer may or may not do anything in regards to preventing transmission of warts, which are caused by a virus.  Just because you touched a wart doesn't mean you will GET a wart.  Most warts aren't anything to be concerned about.  https://www.healthline.com/health/are-warts-contagious#outlook
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