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Thomas A. Russo, MD, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases, is quoted in a story on how to properly remove and dispose of protective gloves. The difficulty of taking off and decontaminating gloves is a reason Russo does not recommend them to the general public. “Even if you remember to decontaminate your gloves, you might not be able to do it optimally,” Russo said.