Which virus is a precursor for developing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)and cervical cancer?
A) Human papillomavirus (HPV)
B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
C) Herpes simplex II virus (HSV)
D) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

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Infection with high-risk (oncogenic)types of HPV (predominantly 16 and 18)is a necessary precursor to the development of precancerous dysplasia of the cervix that leads to invasive cancer.The other options are not precursors to CIN and cervical cancer.

Which Virus Is a Precursor for Developing Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia