Glossary

Hickman line – a fixed central line that is used to deliver IV drugs close to where they are needed in the body.

event-based dosing –  See EBD.

HIV PCR DNA test – a test that looks for HIV DNA (called integrated HIV) in blood. This is similar to viral load test which usually test for HIV RNA.

immune system – the system that your body uses to fight infections.

X-ray – an abbreviation for x-radiation. An X-ray lung scan is a common way to look for evidence of TB infection. X-rays can also diagnose bone fractures.