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cirrhosis – severe scarring of the liver (see fibrosis) that makes it difficult for the liver to carry out its functions

biopsy – taking a small sample of body tissue for examination and testing in the laboratory.

bilirubin – a liver enzyme. Increased levels of bilirubin lead to a yellowing of the skin or eyes. Bilirubin and side effects

bile duct – a tube that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder and then to the small intestine biopsy: taking a small sample of body tissue for examination and testing in the laboratory

autoantibody – abnormal antibodies produced against the body’s own tissues.

ascites – an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, a sign of serious liver damage in people with hepatitis C.

antioxidant – a substance that reduces oxidative damage (damage due to oxygen) such as that caused by ‘free radicals’

albumin – a protein made by the liver. It carries drugs, hormones and waste products through the blood and maintains fluid levels within the body. An abnormally low level of albumin is a sign of serious liver damage.

haematology – study (-ology) of blood (haema-)

HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus

More reports from IAS 2009 held in Cape Town in July in HTB September/October 2009. Also in this issue of HTB: Raltegravir (Isentress) granted an expanded licence from the European Union Commission. Detention and removal of HIV-positive people in the …

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We compiled the following Q&As in response to the increased number of calls and emails about swine flu. Updated: September 1 2009

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PCP – pneumocystis jiroveci (new) or pneumocystis carinii (old). A fungal infection that causes pneumonia. PCP section of the training manual.

lymph node – small bodies in the lymphatic system, particularly at the neck, armpit, and groin, that filter bacteria and foreign particles. During infection, lymph nodes may become swollen with white blood cells (lymphocytes) fighting the infection.

KS – Kaposi’s sarcoma. Cancer: lymphoma and sarcoma.

jaundice – a common symptom of hepatitis where increased levels of bilirubin lead to a yellowing of the skin or eyes.

generic drug – drug supplied under its common (chemical) name.