Glossary

wasting – loss of lean body mass (muscle loss). A unplanned or unexplained wight loss of more than 5% body weight over six months can be an AIDS-defining illness.

Weight loss and wasting section of the training manual.

retrovirus – a family of viruses that includes HIV.

bilirubin – a liver enzyme. Increased levels of bilirubin lead to a yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Bilirubin and side effects

weight loss – a general reduction in weight. Weight loss can often be a symptom of other opportunistic infections.

Weight loss and wasting section of the training manual.

cervical smear – test to look for abnormal cells in the cervix and uterus.