Answer to Question #304557 in Cell Biology for ahmed

Question

Proof that this statement is right or wrong.

If you are infected with a cancer-causing virus, like HPV, you will get cancer.

Answer 1

Most HPV infections don't cause cancer: Your immune system usually controls HPV infections so they don't cause cancer. High-risk HPV infections that persist can cause cancer: Sometimes HPV infections are not successfully controlled by your immune system.