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HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a known cause of:
ACervical cancer (preventable by HPV vaccine)
BType 1 diabetes (autoimmune)
CInfluenza (annual seasonal flu)
DIron deficiency anaemia (nutritional)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Cervical cancer (preventable by HPV vaccine)
HPV is the major cause of CERVICAL CANCER in women. The HPV vaccine (Gardasil, Cervavac India-made 2022) protects against the cancer-causing strains. India's vaccine programme is expanding HPV coverage.
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