Resumen

LEON CRUZ, Grettell  y  BOSQUES DIEGO, Omar de Jesús. Human papilloma virus infection and factors related to sexual activity in the genesis of the cervix uteri cancer. Rev Cubana Obstet Ginecol [online]. 2005, vol.31, n.1. ISSN 0138-600X.

The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the main etiological infectious agent associated with the pathogenesis of cervix uteri cancer. It is stated that the knowledge of virology and the clinical manifestations of this virus are the fundamental link in the understanding of the neoplastic process. The epidemiological studies of the premalignant lesions of the cervix uteri have showed a strong association between sexual practice and the appearance of malignant tumors. It is indicated that women with multiple sexual patterns, pregnancies and abortions at an early age and history of infections, increase the risk of suffering from this disease.

Palabras clave : Cervix uteri cancer; human papiloma virus infection; sexual conduct.

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