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Question
Cervical cancer is strongly associated with:
Explanation
Persistent infection with high-risk Human Papillomavirus types 16 and 18 integrates E6/E7 oncoproteins that degrade p53 and Rb, driving cervical dysplasia. Over 95% of cervical cancers show HPV DNA, establishing viral etiology and vaccines as preventive strategy.
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