Glossary

BI – budding inhibitor. Class of HIV drug.

fungus (fungi) – parasitic organisms that include moulds, mildews, mushrooms and yeast.

nucleotide – the building blocks of the genetic code (DNA/RNA). Also called a base.

HHV-8 – Human Herpes Virus-8. The virus associated with Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS). Also called Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV).

induction (in the liver) – refers to the body processing a drug more quickly by inducing (or increasing) more of the enzymes that clear the drug. This leads to lower drug levels.