Glossary

asymptomatic – showing no signs of illness.

symptom – a sign of illness.

ascites – an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, a sign of serious liver damage in people with hepatitis C.

In utero is within the uterus or womb before the onset of labour.

syphilis – an STI that is a bacterial infection, usually transmitted by sexual contact. Untreated, syphilis can cause serious injury to an unborn baby.