Question 310 · LEK · Cervical cancer
Which of the following statements is true about cervical HPV infection?
- A. the presence of cervical HPV infection is detected with the use of mRNA HPV tests, while persistent cervical HPV infection, or an already initiated carcinogenesis, with the use of DNA HPV tests.
- B. the presence of cervical HPV infection as well as persistent cervical HPV infection, or an already initiated carcinogenesis, are detected with the use of DNA HPV tests.
- C. the presence of cervical HPV infection is detected with the use of DNA HPV tests, while persistent cervical HPV infection, or an already initiated carcinogenesis, with the use of mRNA HPV tests.
- D. the presence of cervical HPV infection is detected with the use of smear tests, while persistent cervical HPV infection, or an already initiated carcinogenesis, with the use of DNA HPV tests.
- E. the presence of cervical HPV infection is detected with the use of smear tests and colposcopy, while persistent cervical HPV infection, or an already initiated carcinogenesis, with the use of DNA HPV tests.
Hint
Consider which molecular target merely proves the viral genome is present and which reflects active expression of viral oncogenes.
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