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

mL (millilitre) – a measure of a volume of liquid. 1000 millititres = 1 litre.

abdominal – in the area of your belly

malaria – a parasite infection of red blood cells.

toxoplasmosis (toxo) – an opportunistic infection caused by a protozoa. The risk to develop toxo increases after CD4 counts fall below 100 cells/mm3.

Toxo section of the training manual.