Glossary

duration – how long in time.

transmission of HIV – see HIV transmission

antiretrovirals – the common name for any HIV drugs. HIV is a retrovirus, so drugs to fight HIV are called antiretrovirals. Also abbreviated to ARVs.

brand name drug – drug supplied under a marketing name. Brand name drugs are usually protected by patents, but some generic drugs also have brand names

myocardial infarction (MI) is the medical term for a heart attack.