Glossary

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

mucosal lining is the moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, vagina, lungs, and stomach). Glands in the mucosa make mucous, a thick, slippery fluid. A mucosal lining is also called a mucous membrane.

fungus (fungi) – parasitic organisms that include moulds, mildews, mushrooms and yeast.

high level resistance – when an HIV drug no longer works against the virus.

antioxidant – a substance that reduces oxidative damage (damage due to oxygen) such as that caused by ‘free radicals’