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Study: Circumcision Barely Averts HIV for Gays

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Though circumcision has been touted to reduce a man's risk of contracting HIV from heterosexual sex, it does not appear to be as effective for men who have sex with men.

The risk of contracting HIV over an 18-month period was not significantly different between circumcised and uncircumcised gay and bisexual men, according to a new study of 1,800 American and Peruvian men, Reuters reports.

For more, visit HIVPlusMag.com

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