Most common agent responsible for Carcinoma Cervix is :: (A) HPV 16, (B) HPV 18, (C) HPV 31, (D) HPV 35
Answer is A. HPV is the primary cause of cervical carinoma High risk strains: 16, 18, 33, 35, 48 Type 16 is highly oncogenic causing invasive cancer, CIN 1 and 2 Reference : Textbook of Gynaecology; Sheila balakrishnan; 2nd edition; Pg no: 297