Circumcision in the time of HIV: when is there enough evidence to revise the American Academy of Pediatrics' policy on circumcision?

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  • Joseph D Dickerman
چکیده

2007;119;1006-1007 Pediatrics Joseph D. Dickerman American Academy of Pediatrics' Policy on Circumcision? Circumcision in the Time of HIV: When Is There Enough Evidence to Revise the This information is current as of May 13, 2007 http://www.pediatrics.org/cgi/content/full/119/5/1006 located on the World Wide Web at: The online version of this article, along with updated information and services, is

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Pediatrics

دوره 119 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007