Human Papilloma Virus Impact In Development Head And Neck Cancer

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of DNA oncogenic viruses transmitted sexually, non- sexual, and vertical infecting basal epithelial cells causing several types of cancers worldwide like cervical cancer in low-income countries and head and neck cancer in high income countries like oropharyngeal cancer particularly among younger age group. This cancer expands beyond the oropharynx like throat, tonsils, and base of the tongue. Thus, using a possible vaccine to decrease the problem of these cancers.