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- Published on: 18 May 2017
- Published on: 18 May 2017Circumcision for HIV prevention? In neonates?Show More
Dear Editor,
I was wondering whether Professor Short had ever seen a sexually active neonate; I certainly have not. Most commentators who criticise circumcision from an ethical point of view take issue with the fact that the newborn baby has no option to refuse. However, Professor Short seems to be saying that circumcision has value in preventing HIV transmission - in which case the procedure does not have to be perf...
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