HPV Flashcards
1
Q
Detail the structure of HPV.
A
No envelope
dsDNA- circular
2
Q
What HPV serotypes cause cervical cancer?
A
16
18
3
Q
How is HPV transmitted?
A
Sexual contact
4
Q
Aside from cervical cancer, what other cancer is associated with HPV?
A
Head and neck cancers
5
Q
What HPV genes target host tumor suppressor genes?
A
E6- p53
E7- RB
6
Q
What protein does the HPV vaccine present to the immune system?
A
L1
