Glossary

IDU – injecting drug user

Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome – see: IRIS

triglycerides (TG) – a kind of lipid (blood fat) that is generated by the liver. Untreated HIV infection reduces triglicerides and treatment increases levels again. Some HIV drugs also increase triglycerides.

dyspnoea – medical term for symptoms related to difficulty breathing, shortness or breath.

bilirubin – a liver enzyme. Increased levels of bilirubin lead to a yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Bilirubin and side effects