malaria – a parasite infection of red blood cells.
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
X-ray – an abbreviation for x-radiation. An X-ray lung scan is a common way to look for evidence of TB infection. X-rays can also diagnose bone fractures.
lipid – medical term for fat. The term ‘blood lipids’ refers to cholesterol and triglyceride levels in blood.
peer support – support provided by people who share the same experience or problem. HIV peer support is provided by other HIV-positive people.
Hodgkins disease (HD) – a type of lymphoma (lymph cancer).