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neonate – a baby that is 0 to 28 days old.

PCR (polymerase chain reaction) –  type of viral load test.

fetal – of the unborn baby.

cubic millimitre (mm3) – a measure of a volume. Same as microlitre (µL) and million parts per litre (106/L). Practically, a drop of blood.

Area Under the Curve (AUC) – total exposure to drug over the dosing period.