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
arrhythmia is the medical terms for a disturbance of the heart’s natural rhythm.
- tachycardia refers to when the heart beats too fast.
- bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly.
CMV (cytomegalovirus) – a viral infection. CMV retinitis is an HIV-related infection that can cause permanent vision loss in someone with a CD4 count that is below 50 cells/mm3.
hepatotoxicity – the medical term for liver-related side effects
ChemSex is a common term used by gay men for drug use that includes at least one of these three recreational drugs: meth, meph and G.
- Methamphetamine (crystal/crystal meth/Tina/meth).
- Mephedrone (meph/drone).
- GHB/GBL* (G, Gina).