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Appendix C
Abbreviations Used in This Report

AIDS	acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
ART	antiretroviral therapy
CBO	community-based organization
CDC	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CPG	community planning group
CRCS	comprehensive risk counseling and services
DIS	disease intervention specialist
EIA	enzyme immunosorbent assay
EPT	expedited partner therapy
FDT	field-delivered therapy
HAV	hepatitis A virus
HBV	hepatitis B virus
HCV	hepatitis C virus
HIV	human immunodeficiency virus
IPN	Internet partner notification
IRB	Institutional Review Board
MSM	men who have sex with men
NAAT	nucleic acid amplification test
ORP	overall responsible party
OSHA	Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PCRS	partner counseling and referral services
PEP	postexposure prophylaxis
PDPT	patient-delivered partner therapy
PREA	Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
STD	sexually transmitted disease
TB	tuberculosis

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Appendix C Abbreviations Used in This Report

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Appendix C
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