primary mutation – see major mutation.
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
empirical treatment – treating an illness based on its symptoms to see if it gets better.
replicate – to duplicate, copy or reproduce. It is more scientifically accurate to refer to a virus replicating than reproducing.
peer support – support provided by people who share the same experience or problem. HIV peer support is provided by other HIV-positive people.
INI (integrase inhibitor) – type of HIV drug.