India, Feb. 5 -- Cervical cancer refers to the abnormal cell growth in the cervix, caused due to prolonged Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Cervical cancer is often associated only with women; however, HPV infection can cause severe health issues in men as well. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Deepika Aggarwal, director - obstetrics and gynaecology at CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram said, "Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has been most strongly linked to cervical cancer in women, but the virus is responsible for several cancers in men also, such as anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. HPV is sexually transmissible, but the focus has been largely on protecting the female population; however, attention needs to be given to the impact o...