A Quiz On The Epidemiology, Virology And Pathogenesis Of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections

15 Questions | By Mariarowenaraymu | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 126

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This quiz assesses whether the learner knows the basic epidemiology, virology and pathogenesis of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections.

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1.

If a woman acquires an HPV infection which goes away after four months, is she protected from getting another episode of HPV infection again?
2.

If a woman acquires an infection from a high-risk type of HPV, does it mean that she will develop cancer?
3.

Genital HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

At least 80% of sexually active people worldwide are infected with HPV at some point in their lives.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

One-third of people who have sexual contact with an infected partner will develop a HPV infection within three months.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

The highest rates of genital HPV infection are found in adults 35-45 years of age.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

70% of newly acquired genital HPV infections clear within one year.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

The three functional coding regions of the human papillomavirus (HPV) are ____________, ____________ and____________. Name one of them.
9.

The two major oncoproteins in HPV which are significant in high-risk HPV and its relation with cervical cancer are ___________________ and __________________. Name one of them.
10.

Which layer of epithelium is the only tissue in which low risk HPV types can replicate?
- A.
  
  Stratum corneum
- B.
  
  Stratum granulosum
- C.
  
  Stratum spinosum
- D.
  
  Stratum basale
11.

Which lesions are most likely associated with low-risk types of genital HPV?
- A.
  
  Plantar warts
- B.
  
  Flat warts
- C.
  
  Respiratory papillomatosis
- D.
  
  CIN3
12.

What percentage of individuals infected with high-risk HPV infections clear the viral infection within two years?
- A.
  
  90%
- B.
  
  70%
- C.
  
  50%
- D.
  
  30%
13.

Which of the following is considered a high-grade lesion that may regress spontaneously in 40 percent of women?
- A.
  
  CIN1
- B.
  
  CIN2
- C.
  
  CIN3
- D.
  
  CIS
14.

Which high-risk HPV type is strongly associated with adenocarcinoma, a less common but aggressive cancer arising from the endocervical glandular epithelium?
- A.
  
  Type 16
- B.
  
  Type 18
- C.
  
  Type 31
- D.
  
  Type 45