Most Cases of Cervical Cancer are Caused by This Virus

Question

Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by this virus.
A)herpes simplex II virus
B)HIV
C)papillomavirus
D)retrovirus
E)paramyxovirus

Accepted Answer

Papillomavirus is known to cause the majority of cervical cancer cases, with certain strains of the virus being more high-risk than others. Herpes simplex II virus can cause genital herpes but is not associated with cervical cancer. HIV weakens the immune system and increases the risk of developing certain cancers but is not a direct cause of cervical cancer. Retrovirus and paramyxovirus are not known to cause cervical cancer.