HPV is the human papillomavirus, which can lead to cervical cancer.

VOA: special.2011.06.15

The human papillomavirus (HPV), is found in most women who have developed cervical cancer.

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is likely to play a significant role in the development of cervical cancer, and the bacteria H. pylori in the development of gastric cancers.

BBC: vaccine

For the past seven years, a drumbeat of publicity and warnings were issued over the virtues of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, and how to thwart its spread before countless women develop cervical cancer.

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