Most human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are transient and asymptomatic. However, chronic infection with the oncogenic HPV types can cause cervical, anal, penile, vaginal, vulvar, and oropharyngeal cancers. It is responsible for causing 70% of cervical cancers and precancerous cervical lesions.
Comprehensive strategies to control cervical cancer include primary prevention (vaccination), secondary prevention (diagnosis and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions), and tertiary prevention (diagnosis and treatment of invasive cervical cancer). Take this quiz on HPV infection and test your knowledge!
