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iPrEP (intermittent Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) – using HIV drugs to before a possible exposure to HIV, to reduce the chance of infection. iPrEP refers to taking a reducing dosing shecdule based on when you are likely to be exposed. PrEP usually refers to a daily treatment.

WHO (World Health Organisation) – international organisation involved in global responses to HIV.

WHO website.

CD8 cell – cell (lymphocyte) in your immune system that kills cells infected with HIV.

mL (millilitre) – a measure of a volume of liquid. 1000 millititres = 1 litre.

chronic – long-term.