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Acknowledgments Drafts of this document have been reviewed by leaders of numerous medical, scientific, public health, and labor organizations and others expert in tuberculosis, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, infection control, hospital epidemiology, microbiology, ventilation, industrial hygiene, nursing, dental practice, or emergency medical services. We thank the many organizations and individuals for their thoughtful comments, suggestions, and assistance.

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