Glossary

adherence – taking your medicine at the right time each day and in the right way.

• Adherence and why it is so important.
• Adherence tips – easy ways to help.

active – an active drug is a drug that still works to reduce viral load. The virus is still sensitive to that drug.

virology – the study of viruses.

triglycerides (TG) – a kind of lipid (blood fat) that is generated by the liver. Untreated HIV infection reduces triglicerides and treatment increases levels again. Some HIV drugs also increase triglycerides.

prenatal – before birth. The time in which the foetus (developing baby) grows in the uterus.