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Dr. Jim Shelton's Pearls

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"Pearl" for the week of May 11, 2009
Benefits of Male Circumcision Beyond HIV Protection

I know there is very solid evidence that male circumcision (MC) markedly reduces men’s risk of HIV, but does it reduce the risk of other STIs?

The "Pearls" offer answers to commonly asked questions about family planning. These "Pearls" are prepared by Dr. James D. Shelton, Senior Medical Scientist, Office of Population, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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