9 Glossary of Acronyms
AKA
CBOs
CDC
DIS
FAQ/A
HIPAA
IM
IT
IPN
IPS
ISP
MSM
MMWR
NGOs
NCSD
OOJ
OP
OR
PN
PCRS
PS
SNS
STD*MIS
also known as
community-based organizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
disease intervention specialist
frequently asked questions/answers
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
instant message or instant messaging
information technology
internet partner notification
internet partner services
internet service providers
men who have sex with men
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (CDC)
nongovernmental organizations
National Coalition of STD Directors
out of jurisdiction
original patient
odds ratio
partner notification
partner counseling and referral services
partner services
social networking sites
STD data management information system