Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is considered an epidemic and can lead to lethal cancers. It is assessed that the risk of sexually active women to be infected sometime in their lifetime is...

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is considered an epidemic and can lead to lethal cancers. It is assessed that the risk of sexually active women to be infected sometime in their lifetime is nearly 80%. Prevalence of cervical cancer and high mortality rates, especially in developing countries, are alarming and require immediate attention.

1. What co-factors have been identified to have roles in the progression of human papilloma virus infection to cervical cancer?