The man's wart was caused by a rare form of tuberculosis that affects the skin. Pictured above is a computer illustration of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. . | Credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE ...
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Around 20% of cases of tuberculosis affect organs other than the lungs, and some can cause warty plaques on the skin. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.