Glossary

mutation – a change in the genetic structure of an organism (including a virus like HIV). See resistance.

Changing treatment and drug resistance.

duration – how long in time.

IV (intravenous) – injecting into a vein. See SC (sub-cutaneous) and IM (intra-muscular).

antiretrovirals – the common name for any HIV drugs. HIV is a retrovirus, so drugs to fight HIV are called antiretrovirals. Also abbreviated to ARVs.

acute infection – early infection (first few months with HIV).