Glossary

second-line therapy – the combination of used after your first treatment has failed.

Cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood vessels.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the general term for disease to the heart and related blood vessels.

pharmacist – a medical professional who specialises in sourcing and dispensing drugs. A pharmacist should be an expert in drug interactions, and on exactly how drugs should be taken.

chronic infection – established infection (everything after the first 6 months)

nucleus – the central part of some cells that contains DNA.