A. | Correct. Onset of sexual activity at an early age or multiple partners increases the risk of acquiring the virus. |
B. | Correct. Vaginal, vulval or a partners penile warts are caused by low risk HPV types. High risk types do not give rise to warty lesions. |
C. | Correct. A previous cervical cytology showing some borderline changes should be repeated 6 months later. |
D. | Correct. While the oral contraceptive does not contribute directly, it may predispose to other contributory risk factors. |
E. | Correct. Onset of sexual activity at an early age or multiple partners increases the risk of acquiring the virus. |
F. | Correct. Heavy smoking is an independent factor that raises the risks of developing cervical carcinoma. |
Which of the following might pre-dispose to the development of CIN (Cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia)?