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The last sentence of this article fails to mention that Langerhans Cells also exist in the mucosal tissue of females, and that they are also a point of entry for HIV. The very source that he/she quotes makes this statement.

I think this is a bias. If it weren't, then this person would properly mention the presence of HIV suceptible langerhans cells in both the male and female sexes. The following sentence "The inner surface of the foreskin, especially the downpart," seems to be quite biased and limiting. Just what is "the down part," and why mention just the inner surface of the foreskin, when all mucosal tissue has Langerhans cells? The following link rebutts the posted study. [1]

The posted source also is not soley focusing on langerhans cells, but on the medical justification for a mutilating procedure imposed on non-concenting individuals.

The source would be more credible if it sited that Langerhans cells were suceptible to HIV, without the immediate suggestion of circumcision.

HIV receptive langerhans cells, are HIV receptive langerhans cells, and they are found in both male and female. The suggestion that langerhans cells should be excised in order to reduce HIV infection is secondary.

Please fix this. A less biased source should be found, and presence of these cells in BOTH sexes should be taken into account.