Herpes and Cervical Cancer: Understanding the Connection

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and HSV type 2 are the most common causes of genital herpes. HSV-2 is the type of herpes simplex virus that most commonly causes genital herpes, and it is also associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. There are many different types of HPV, and some types are more likely to cause cancer than others. HPV-16 and HPV-18 are the types of HPV that most commonly cause cervical cancer.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is the type of herpes simplex virus that most commonly causes oral herpes, or cold sores. HSV-1 is not associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer.