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fusion inhibitor – a type of HIV drug (an entry inhibitor). Fusion inhibitors stops HIV ‘fusing’ to a CD4 cell. T-20 (enfuvirtide, Fuzeon) is only currently licensed fusion inhibitor. Drug targets in the virus life cycle.

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

frequency – how often.

fetal – of the unborn baby.

fixed dose combination (FDC) – several drugs combined in one tablet at a standard dose.

even distribution – where most results are in the middle and a roughly similar number of results fall either side. Also called bell-shaped or ‘normal’ distribution.

enzyme – a protein produced in the body that triggers or speeds up other chemical reactions.

encephalitis – inflammation of the brain.

empirical treatment – treating an illness based on its symptoms to see if it gets better.

entry inhibitor (EI) – class of anti-HIV drug. Drug targets in the virus life cycle.

duration of ruptured membranes – time between when the mother’s waters break and the actual delivery.

duration – how long in time.

dual therapy – using 2 drugs together.

drug resistant (HIV) – HIV that is harder to treat because of genetic changes.

DOT (directly observed therapy) – where a nurse or other healthcare worker observes or supervises someone take medicine.

diagnosis – identifying the cause of an illness.

decimal fraction – a fraction turned into a number by dividing the top part by the bottom part. For example, the decimal fraction for 3/5 is 0.6.

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coinfection – having more than one infection, eg HIV and TB, or HIV and hepatitis C.