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→The immunological function of the foreskin: Wikify.
All of these function to sequester and “digest” foreign pathogens. All these substances play an important role in protecting the penis from viral and bacterial pathogens. The immunological functions of the human prepuce have been extensively documented by respected researchers for quite some time.<ref name="fleiss-hodges-vanhowe1998">{{FleissP HodgesF VanHoweRS 1998}}</ref>
Circumcision destroys the natural [[Immunological and protective function of the foreskin| immunological protections of the foreskin ]] and [[preputial sac]], so it results in increased risk of contracting [[infection]].
== African RCTs ==