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Epidemiology
of CIN and cervical carcinoma.
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Historical data suggests a sexually
transmitted agent.
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early age of intercourse
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multiple sexual partners
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male partner with multiple previous
sexual partners
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Other factors or statistical
significance, but uncertain etiology
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cigarette smoking
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use of oral contraceptives
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multiparity
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altered immune status
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family history
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lack of circumcision of male
partner
But HPV
infection is one of the most important factors.
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