Which of the following is NOT a true statement about human papillomaviruses (HPV)? There are more than 200 types of HPV, but only some types cause genitourinary infectio Infection by genital wart (condyloma acuminata)-causing types of HPV can be prevented by immunization Infection by cervical cancer-causing types of HPV can be prevented by immunization Almost all women who are initially infected with sexually transmissible HPV will eventually develop cervical cancer O Seven types of HPV collectively cause about 80-90% of all cervical cancers

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about human papillomaviruses (HPV)? There are more than 200 types of HPV, but only some types cause genitourinary infectio Infection by genital wart (condyloma acuminata)-causing types of HPV can be prevented by immunization Infection by cervical cancer-causing types of HPV can be prevented by immunization Almost all women who are initially infected with sexually transmissible HPV will eventually develop cervical cancer O Seven types of HPV collectively cause about 80-90% of all cervical cancers

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

15th Edition

ISBN:9781337408332

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter37: Immunity

Section: Chapter Questions

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