Publications by authors named "Disha S Baxi"
Male circumcision and Sexually transmitted Infections - An update.
Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS
May 2021
Article Synopsis
- Male circumcision (MC) has been assessed as an effective strategy to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, with substantial evidence supporting its benefits.
- Research indicates that MC can lower HIV infection risk by 50%-60%, and decrease the likelihood of other infections, such as herpes simplex and HPV, although it does not significantly affect syphilis risk.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends MC as a complementary measure in high HIV prevalence areas, alongside safe sex practices and vaccination, to improve overall sexual health outcomes.