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SC (sub-cutaneous) – under the skin. See IV (intravenous) and IM (intra-muscular).

clinical failure – when you develop new symptoms and illnesses even though you are on treatment. See virological failure.

multi-disciplinary – a team approach to care, involving several different professionals.

tachycardia refers to when the heart beats too fast.

bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly.

See: arrhythmia

HHV-8 – Human Herpes Virus-8. The virus associated with Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS). Also called Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV).