Spotted this on ChannelNewsAsia Singapore:

Woman contracts virus after walking barefoot in Singapore
A MediaCorp hotline caller is reeling from the shock of having contracted a virus – after walking around barefoot. The virus – human papillomavirus (HPV) – caused warts to form on the sole of her feet.

SINGAPORE: A MediaCorp hotline caller is reeling from the shock of having contracted a virus – after walking around barefoot.

The virus – human papillomavirus (HPV) – caused warts to form on the sole of her feet. Doctors say one of the symptoms of HPV is the forming of a hard lump. If the lumps form on the soles of the feet, the person may feel pain when pressure is exerted on them.

“Because this virus needs direct contact (for transmission), I would advise that you don’t share shoes and socks (with people)infected with the virus,” advised Dr Lynn Chiam, consultant dermatologist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. It can also be easily spread in communal areas and communal showers, and also in the office. I know a lot of people like to kick off their shoes and walk on the carpet. I wouldn’t advise you to do that.”

Credits:ChannelNewAsia

Wa lol..and I’m one of those who sometimes walk on my office carpet (SOMETIMES!). Usually I just slip into my comfy flipflops. Well, hopefully you won’t get infected too!

Till later,
♥ mitsueki