Glossary

cirrhosis – severe scarring of the liver (see fibrosis) that makes it difficult for the liver to carry out its functions

entry inhibitor (EI) – class of anti-HIV drug.

Drug targets in the virus life cycle.

CART – combination anti-retroviral therapy.

phenotype test – a type of drug resistance that tests whether a drug is sensitive or resistance to a sample of HIV.

secondary mutation – see minor mutation.