Glossary

hepatitis – an infection that causes liver inflammation, usually a virus.

toxoplasmosis (toxo) – an opportunistic infection caused by a protozoa. The risk to develop toxo increases after CD4 counts fall below 100 cells/mm3.

Toxo section of the training manual.

TST – abbreviation for testosterone

chronic infection – established infection (everything after the first 6 months)

HAV – hepatitis A, a virus that causes liver disease.

Hepatitis A.