Early male circumcision may help cut rates of HIV and HPV transmission

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., say early circumcision in males may be a positive step in slowing the spread of both HIV and the human papillomavirus (HPV) In South Africa.

They also concluded male circumcision is important for reduction of not only HIV infection but also HPV infection in HIV-negative men and their female partners. However, its efficacy seems limited to HIV-negative men. These results suggest the need for early circumcision to achieve maximum effectiveness in populations with a high incidence of HIV and cervical cancer