Samia and Kwame Are Wondering If They Should Have Their

question 86

Multiple Choice

Samia and Kwame are wondering if they should have their new baby boy, Paa, circumcised. Having Paa circumcised:

• A) represents no risk of infection, as newborns generally have much stronger immune systems than older children or adults.
• B) would make it significantly more difficult for Paa to keep his penis clean.
• C) may decrease Paa's risk of contracting HIV.
• D) would be strongly opposed by Simba's physician, because the World Health Organization currently advocates circumcision only for females.