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this is borne out in the fact that 3 babies contracted herpes from a Mohel as a result, and one of the babies subsequently died

The article says that there's no proof that any of these three babies contracted herpies through Rabbi Fischer, it says, "Rabbi Fischer said through Mr. Kurzmann that the twin who died and the Staten Island boy both had herpes-like rashes before they were circumcised."

Of course it would be in his interest to say this. But, it should certainly be proven that herpes can be generated even with the precautions that mohelim take before performing circumcision before it's prohibited. And even then, surely it would make more sense to legislate that mohelim need to have regular tests to ensure that they are not carrying herpes or other diseases, rather than outlawing metzizah b'peh altogether?