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HIV/AIDS
New HIV/AIDS study findings have been reported by scientists at University of London, Medical Department
October 28th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections, "Male circumcision (MC) can reduce HIV acquisition. However, a better understanding of the indirect protective effect of MC on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is required." "To assess the incremental benefits conferred by MC on HIV infection at the individual level in circumcision trials (no herd immunity effect) and at the population level (with herd immunity effect) owing to its protective effect against other STIs. A dynamic stochastic model of HIV and STI infections in a Kenyan population was used to simulate the impact of MC offered to a few trial participants or to...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-10-28)
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