Glossary

primary mutation – see major mutation.

empirical treatment – treating an illness based on its symptoms to see if it gets better.

replicate – to duplicate, copy or reproduce. It is more scientifically accurate to refer to a virus replicating than reproducing.

peer support – support provided by people who share the same experience or problem. HIV peer support is provided by other HIV-positive people.

INI (integrase inhibitor) – type of HIV drug.

Drug targets in the virus life cycle.