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Circumcision of Abraham's son Isaac. Regensburg Pentateuch, Israel Museum, Jerusalem (c. 1300). The Book of Genesis explains circumcision as a covenant with God given to Abraham, [24] In Judaism it "symbolizes the promise of lineage and fruitfulness of a great nation," [25] the "seal of ownership and the guarantee of relationship between peoples and their god."
A 2013 review of cases of neonatal HSV infections in Israel identified ritual circumcision as the source of HSV-1 transmission in 31.8% of the cases. [14] Many mohalim continue the practice of listing the names and birthdates of the boys they circumcise in little booklets. These books have become important documents for genealogical scholarship.
Circumcision is not required in Yazidism, but is practised by some Yazidis due to regional customs. [97] Circumcision is forbidden in Mandaeism, [98] and the sign of the Jews given to Abraham by God, circumcision, is considered abhorrent. [99] According to the Mandaean doctrine a circumcised man cannot serve as a priest. [100]
Plastic surgery is called "surgery" because it is invasive and the patients body is opened by a doctor. Plastic surgery can not be conducted by just anyone. Circumcision is not surgery. Since circumcision is available to non-doctors, it can not be considered surgery. Jtpaladin 19:30, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
— A former Florida doctor, who was found liable for $100 million last week in a medical malpractice case centered on an infant's botched circumcision, has been linked to numerous mishandled ...
They needed a doctor to perform a circumcision so they paid Lopez $250 in cash. Their baby boy is now deformed for a lifetime. In a lifetime, OB/GYN can face maybe 2 or 3 malpractice suits.
I would like to propose that the paragraph addressing Jewish circumcision also address the possibility of a mohel transmitting STDS, such as herpes, to a child due to the mouth-penis contact (metzitzah b'peh) that a traditional Jewish circumcision upholds. For sources, you may review the following material:
Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a trauma and critical care surgeon at San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, Calif., was among the group of 11 doctors and nurses who served with Perlmutter. He said ...