secondary mutation – see minor mutation.
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
INI (integrase inhibitor) – type of HIV drug.
surrogate marker – A surrogate marker is when something that is easy to measure is used as a marker for something that is difficult to measure directly.
The CD4 count doesn’t directly measure HIV. But it is a good surrogate (or indirect) marker for how HIV has damaged your immune system. It is closely linked to the risk of HIV-related complications.
Viral load in blood is a good surrogate marker for levels of HIV in your body overall including in other body sites.
BMI (body mass index) – a calculation using height and weight that is used to decide whether someone is over or under weight.