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monotherapy – using only one drug.

chronic infection – established infection (everything after the first 6 months)

platelet – a blood cell that helps with blood clotting.

amniocentesis – test in which cells around a fetus are removed and examined to detect genetic abnormalities

EBD (event-based dosing) – a term for taking medicines only at times linked to a relevant event.

EDD is also called “on-demand dosing”.

For example, EBD for PrEP (to prevent HIV transmission) involves taking PrEP before sex and then for several days after sex. EBD for PrEP is only appropriate in some situations and for some people – otherwise daily dosing is recommended.