Glossary

syphilis – an STI that is a bacterial infection, usually transmitted by sexual contact. Untreated, syphilis can cause serious injury to an unborn baby.

Cmin or Ctrough – lowest concentration of a drug just before the next dose.

What happens when you take a drug?

anaemia – shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells

asymptomatic – showing no signs of illness.

morbidity – medical term for illness.