CIRCUMCISION AND HIV INFECTION.
In recent years, many articles have appeared in the literature that have examined the relationship between circumcision status and the risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
This page introduces abstracts, full text articles, and other material about this relationship. The materials are indexed in chronological order.
Whether circumcision status plays a role in HIV risk or not, it is important to recognize that HIV can be prevented through several known very effective means, such as condom use, and limiting exposure to multiple partners.
Rather than advocating circumcision, given the existing evidence, it would be appropriate to advocate better public health education, so that individuals can make appropriate decisions regarding their own sexual behavior.
Furthermore, the consideration of circumcision with regard to STD and AIDS prevention does not apply to children.
Kept intact from birth, they can weigh the issue for themselves when they are old enough to consent.
A vaccine may even be available by the time they reach adulthood!
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