Viral infections contribute as a cause of 15–20% of all human cancers. Infection by
oncogenic viruses can promote different stages of carcinogenesis. Among many types of …

A wealth of evidence has led to the conclusion that virtually all cases of cervical cancer are
attributable to persistent infection by a subset of human papillomavirus (HPV) types …

Genital infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV) is one of the most common sexually
transmitted conditions. The central causal role in cervical carcinogenesis of the so-called …

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

Universal deployment of organized or opportunistic screening with Pap cytology in high and
middle income countries has been the primary reason for the substantial reductions in …

ORGANIZED SCREENING HAS CONTRIBUTED TO A DECLINE in cervical cancer
incidence and mortality over the past 50 years. However, women in developing countries …

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-related morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer primarily
occurs in the developing world, where, unfortunately, access to vaccines in general, and …

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in developing countries. It has
been estimated to have been responsible for almost 260 000 deaths annually, of which …

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

Following the demonstration of the superior validity of human papillomavirus (HPV) tests in
screening for cervical cancer and the arrival of highly efficacious HPV 16 and 18 vaccines …