Question 81 · LEK · Cervical cancer
Indicate the false statement concerning HPV infection:
- A. so-called oncogenic HPV may cause cancers of the anus, the perineum, the penis and the oral cavity.
- B. use of condoms fully eliminates the risk of HPV infection.
- C. cytological result of LSIL suggests HPV infection.
- D. vaccination against HPV is recommended for young girls who have not started sexual activity.
- E. HPV infection does not lead to stable acquired immunity against subsequent infections with HP viruses.
Hint
Consider how HPV is transmitted: through skin-to-skin contact, not only through genital secretions.
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