A 45-year-old female was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her cancer?
a. Herpes virus
b. Rubella virus
c. Human papillomavirus (HPV)
d. Hepatitis B virus
ANS: C
The presence of HPV is a factor in cervical cancer. The presence of herpes virus, rubella virus, or hepatitis B virus is not a factor in cervical cancer.
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