Glossary

fibrosis – mild to moderate scarring of the liver (see cirrhosis)

viral tropism see tropism.

replicate – to duplicate, copy or reproduce. It is more scientifically accurate to refer to a virus replicating than reproducing.

HAART – a common term for HIV combination therapy, an acronym for Highly Active AntiRetroviral Treatment.

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