DAILY NATION - New study urges male cut to fight herpes and Aids
"Male circumcision reduces chances of contracting the herpes virus that accelerates Aids-related deaths, according to experts.
Medical researchers from the University of Nairobi, Moi Referral Hospital, University of Washington and the Kenya Government said the virus, known as HSV-2, subjects Aids patients to a double blow in their immunity.
In view of this, they added, male circumcision is vital in protecting couples from the two deadly killer viruses. The team of experts, led by the National Aids/STI Programme director, Dr Nicholas Muraguri, said many people with HIV/Aids also have herpes."
Medical researchers from the University of Nairobi, Moi Referral Hospital, University of Washington and the Kenya Government said the virus, known as HSV-2, subjects Aids patients to a double blow in their immunity.
In view of this, they added, male circumcision is vital in protecting couples from the two deadly killer viruses. The team of experts, led by the National Aids/STI Programme director, Dr Nicholas Muraguri, said many people with HIV/Aids also have herpes."
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