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The Safety of Adult Male Circumcision in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Men in Rakai, Uganda.

Authors :
Kigozi, Godfrey
Gray, Ronald H
Wawer, Maria J
Serwadda, David
Makumbi, Frederick
Watya, Stephen
Nalugoda, Fred
Kiwanuka, Noah
Moulton, Lawrence H
Chen, Michael Z
Sewankambo, Nelson K
Wabwire-Mangen, Fred
Bacon, Melanie C
Ridzon, Renee
Opendi, Pius
Sempijja, Victor
Settuba, Absolom
Buwembo, Denis
Kiggundu, Valerian
Anyokorit, Margaret
Source :
PLoS Medicine; Jun2008, Vol. 5 Issue 6, pe116, 8p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Ron Gray and colleagues report on complications of circumcision in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected men from two related trials in Uganda, finding increased risk with intercourse before wound healing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
CIRCUMCISION
HIV infections
SEXUAL intercourse
DISEASE risk factors
WOUND healing
AIDS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15491277
Volume :
5
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32786314
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.0050116
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