Glossary

severity – a measure of how bad something is.

non-nuke – a common term for NNRTI.

retrovirus – a family of viruses that includes HIV.

chorioamnionitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the foetus (called the chorion and the amnion). Chorioamnionitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection.

Cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood vessels.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the general term for disease to the heart and related blood vessels.