Scientifically confirmed: FMBA oncologist named 7 viruses that can cause cancer

“There are many human papillomaviruses, but only some of its representatives are capable of causing cancer,” explains FMBA oncologist Irina Oleinikova. — Types 16 and 18 are especially dangerous. They are sexually transmitted. Most often, the human immune system copes with them without negative consequences. However, if the body is weakened by long-term hormonal treatment, chemotherapy, or the patient has diabetes, the risk of developing cancer increases. HPV can cause cancer of the cervix, vagina, penis, vulva, anal canal, and oropharynx. An effective method of prevention is vaccination against the virus – girls under 26 years of age and boys under 21 years of age.