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sanctuary site – see compartment site.

protozoa – a single-celled animals that are larger and more complex than bacteria.

Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome – see: IRIS

cerebrovascular refers to the blood vessels taking blood to the brain.

A blockage that restricts blood to the brain is called a stroke.

Strokes can occur when blood vessels in the brain block, or when a clot formed in another part of the body is carried to the brain.

primary mutation – see major mutation.