human papilloma virus
Americannoun
noun
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The virus has some significant structural differences from known oncogenic viruses such as human papilloma virus, which is linked to cervical cancer, and hepatitis B and C, which are associated with liver cancer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
That vaccine protects against cancer-causing human papilloma virus infections.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2022
Aubrea Valencia, 29, a hair stylist, listened carefully as Ms. Bautista explained the reasons for the human papilloma virus and meningitis vaccines.
From New York Times ● Aug. 20, 2021
The human papilloma virus vaccine was tested in 30,000 people.
From Washington Post ● May 2, 2020
Other examples of cancers caused by viruses include liver cancer caused by the hepatitis B virus and cervical cancer caused by the human papilloma virus.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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