The causal role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in all cancers of the uterine cervix has been
firmly established biologically and epidemiologically. Most cancers of the vagina and anus …

Approximately 35 years ago a role of human papillomaviruses (HPV) in cervical cancer has
been postulated. Today it is well established that this very heterogeneous virus family …

Publisher Summary The chapter discusses the molecular and epidemiological aspects that
support the etiological role of Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) in cervical carcinogenesis …

Background Epidemiologic studies have shown that the association of genital human
papillomavirus (HPV) with cervical cancer is strong, independent of other risk factors, and …

Epidemiologic studies supported by molecular technology have provided sufficient evidence
of the causal role of some human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in the development of …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with several cancers such as cancer in
the cervix, vagina, and vulva and oropharyngeal, anal, penile, and cutaneous carcinomas …

The etiological role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in anogenital tract and head and neck
cancers is well established. However, only a low percentage of HPV-positive women …

This article reviews epidemiologic evidence linking human papillomavirus (HPV) to cervical
cancer. The authors conclude thaf over 90% of all cervical cancers can be attributed to …

Epidemiological studies supported by molecular technology have provided sufficient
evidence on the causal role of some Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections in the …

In 1994, an estimated 55,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with carcinoma
in situ of the cervix, with an additional 15,000 invasive cases expected. An estimated 4600 …