This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Cervical Carcinoma, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Cervical cancer is mostly caused by: 
Select and explain. 
A. HPV 6, B. HPV 16, C. HPV 31, D. HPV 56
B: HPV 16
Answer: B: HPV 16 
Explanation: Risk factors for development of cervical cancer HPV 16: Most common 18: most malignant HSV 1 and 2 HIV 1 and 2 Commercial sex worker Women with many sex paners Paner with STD Early intercourse (<16 yrs) Low Socio Economic status Smokers