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IM (intra-muscular) – injecting into a muscle. SeeĀ IV (intravenous) and SC (sub-cutaneous).

asymptomatic – showing no signs of illness.

lymph (or lymphatic) system – vessels, nodes, organs and clear fluid, that are part of the immune system.

symptom – a sign of illness.

peripheral neuropathy (PN) – damage to the nerves in your hands or feet. PN can be caused by HIV or some HIV drugs.

Peripheral neuropathy – more infomation.