Male circumcision for the prevention of acquisition and transmission of sexually transmitted infections: the case for neonatal circumcision

Tobian, A.A.R.; Gray, R.H.; Quinn, T.C.

Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 164(1): 78-84

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 1072-4710
PMID: 20048246
DOI: 10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.232
Document Number: 312528
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) male circumcision policy states that while there are potential medical benefits of newborn male circumcision, the data are insufficient to recommend routine neonatal circumcision. Since 2005, however, 3 randomized trials have evaluated male circumcision for prevention of sexually transmitted infections.

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