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platelet – a blood cell that helps with blood clotting.

interferon – see pegylated interferon.

CMV (cytomegalovirus) – a viral infection. CMV retinitis is an HIV-related infection that can cause permanent vision loss in someone with a CD4 count that is below 50 cells/mm3.

More information on CMV.

lipoatrophy – fat loss in your arms, legs or face. Lipoatrophy is a type of lipodystrophy.

SIDA – the abbreviation for AIDS in French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.