PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) – a short course of HIV treatment to HIV to reduce the chance of infection. See prophylaxis and PrEP.
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HCV – hepatitis C, a virus that causes liver disease.
central line – tube inserted into a deep vein to deliver medicine (Hickman line or PortaCath).
HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus
WHO (World Health Organisation) – international organisation involved in global responses to HIV.