Glossary

STI (sexually transmitted infection) – other STIs include herpes, gonorrhoea and syphilis etc.

HIV transmission is when the virus passes from one person to another. When this is from mother to baby it is called mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), perinatal or vertical transmission. Children who become HIV-positive in this way are called vertically infected children

monotherapy – using only one drug.

Cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood vessels.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the general term for disease to the heart and related blood vessels.

coinfection – having more than one infection, eg HIV and TB, or HIV and hepatitis C.