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1 HIV infection averted for every 5–15 male circumcisions

Simulation models suggest that 1 HIV infection may be averted for every 5–15 male circumcisions among heterosexual men in low male circumcision, high HIV prevalence settings.

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Controlling Infectious Diseases
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HIV
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Male Circumcision
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1 HIV infection averted for every 5–15 male circumcisions
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Among heterosexual men
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In high HIV prevalence settings
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In low male circumcision settings
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Impact of behavioural risk compensation?
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Impact of premature postoperative sexual intercourse?
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Cost to avert one HIV infection ranges between US$150 to US$900
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Women benefit indirectly from reduced HIV prevalence in male partners
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