Glossary

viral tropism see tropism.

antibody – a protein that is part of your immune system that is produced to fight an infection. Each antibody recognises a specific antigen.

chorioamnionitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the foetus (called the chorion and the amnion). Chorioamnionitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection.

spinal tap – See lumbar puncture.

steatosis – fatty liver. Build up of fat in the liver. Steatosis worsens liver damage and makes hepatitis C harder to treat.