anaemia – shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells
Glossary
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primary HIV infection (PHI) – early infection (usually first six months with after HIV infection). Sometimes called acute infection.
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.
HIV transmission is when the virus passes from one person to another. When this is from mother to baby it is called mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), perinatal or vertical transmission. Children who become HIV-positive in this way are called vertically infected children