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genome – term for the complete genetic material (RNA or DNA) of any organism.

WHO (World Health Organisation) – international organisation involved in global responses to HIV.

WHO website.

bile duct – a tube that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder and then to the small intestine biopsy: taking a small sample of body tissue for examination and testing in the laboratory

minor mutation – a drug resistance mutation that have a big impact on whether a drug continues to work. This used to be called a secondary mutation.

in-vivo – a study carried out in humans.