Which of the following organism is present in most diagnosed cervical cancers?
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
Human papilloma virus (HPV), the virus that causes genital warts and microscopic cell changes in the genital area is also a risk factor for cervical cancer. Although HPV is present in 97% of the diagnosed cervical cancers, this sexually transmitted virus has not been firmly established as the cause of cervical cancer, but as a risk factor for cervical cancer. Studies also show that women who smoke are at a higher risk of developing cervical cancer than non-smokers.