Glossary

monoinfection – infection with only one virus

brand name drug – drug supplied under a marketing name. Brand name drugs are usually protected by patents, but some generic drugs also have brand names

PCR (polymerase chain reaction) –  type of viral load test.

arrhythmia is the medical terms for a disturbance of the heart’s natural rhythm.

• tachycardia refers to when the heart beats too fast.
• bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly.

abstract – in research, a short summary of a study (usually about 350 words)