Which strains of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are linked to cervical cancer?

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Published
26 Jul 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Certain high-risk HPV types are strongly associated with cervical cancer development. Specifically, HPV types 16, 18, and 31 are recognized as the primary oncogenic strains responsible for the majority of cervical carcinoma cases.

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