escape mutation – a mutation or change in the genetic structure of HIV that makes it easier to evade the persons immune system (rather than a mutation that stops an HIV drug from working).
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
viral tropism see tropism.
antibiotic – drug used to treat bacterial infections. Sometimes they work against other kinds of infection.
duration – how long in time.
DNA – an abbreviation for the scientific word for genes and genetic material. It is the abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid. See RNA.