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Circumcision in HIV-infected men and its effect on HIV transmission to female partners in Rakai, Uganda: a randomised controlled trial

Authors :
Wawer, Maria J
Makumbi, Frederick
Kigozi, Godfrey
Serwadda, David
Watya, Stephen
Nalugoda, Fred
Buwembo, Dennis
Ssempijja, Victor
Kiwanuka, Noah
Moulton, Lawrence H
Sewankambo, Nelson K
Reynolds, Steven J
Quinn, Thomas C
Opendi, Pius
Iga, Boaz
Ridzon, Renee
Laeyendecker, Oliver
Gray, Ronald H
Source :
The Lancet; July 2009, Vol. 374 Issue: 9685 p229-237, 9p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Observational studies have reported an association between male circumcision and reduced risk of HIV infection in female partners. We assessed whether circumcision in HIV-infected men would reduce transmission of the virus to female sexual partners.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736 and 1474547X
Volume :
374
Issue :
9685
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Lancet
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs19177275
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(09)60998-3