[Male circumcision is an effective "surgical vaccine" for HIV prevention and reproductive health].
Recent randomized controlled clinical trials in Africa have demonstrated that adult male circumcision (MC) efficiently decreases the rate of HIV, HPV and HSV-2 infections. Many studies have clearly shown that MC is a simple, safe, and cost-effective method for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and urinary tract infection, and for improving genital hygiene. While a 30% MC prevalence exists worldwide, only 5% or less of the Chinese males have undergone circumcision. In this review, we report recent trends in international MC and HIV prevention efforts, as well as the potential benefits and importance of promoting MC in China. We appeal to medical and public health authorities to pay close attention to the international experience in MC and HIV prevention.
Ben
Kun-Long
KL
Kunming Kangtao Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Kunming, Yunnan 650106, China.. kben@vip.sina.com
Xu
Jian-Chun
JC
Lu
Lin
L
Lü
Nian-Qing
NQ
Cheng
Yue
Y
Tao
Jian
J
Liu
De-Kai
DK
Min
Xiang-Dong
XD
Cao
Xiao-Mei
XM
Li
Philip S
PS
D002944:Circumcision, Male; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018456:Reproductive Medicine; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*