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Question

Persistent infection with high‑risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types such as HPV‑16 and HPV‑18 can lead to malignant transformation in certain epithelial tissues. Which group of cancers is most strongly associated with these high‑risk HPV infections?

Accepted Answer

Cervical, anal, penile, vaginal, vulvar, and oropharyngeal cancers

Answer

Pancreatic, stomach, and colorectal cancers

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Brain tumors, lung cancer, and melanoma

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Liver cancer, kidney cancer, and bladder cancer