Glossary

high level resistance – when an HIV drug no longer works against the virus.

secondary mutation – see minor mutation.

replicate – to duplicate, copy or reproduce. It is more scientifically accurate to refer to a virus replicating than reproducing.

spinal tap – See lumbar puncture.

QD (or qd) – a short hand term for medication dosing that means ‘once-daily’.

See also q24H.