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Circumcision may reduce risk of HIV infection

December 14, 2006

Results last year from a study in 3,280 heterosexual men in South Africa, which was also stopped early, showed a 60% drop in the incidence of new infections in men who had been circumcised.

There are several reasons why circumcision may protect against HIV infection.

Specific cells in the foreskin may be potential targets for HIV infection and also the skin under the foreskin becomes less sensitive and is less likely to bleed reducing risk of infection following circumcision.

Check out the full story by the BBC.

Posted at 12:37 AM by Phil in the HIV & AIDS category/ies.

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