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PCR (polymerase chain reaction) –  type of viral load test.

fungus (fungi) – parasitic organisms that include moulds, mildews, mushrooms and yeast.

EVR (early virological response) – a 99% (2-log ) drop in HCV viral load after 12 weeks of HCV treatment.

somnolence – feeling sleepy or drowsy, especially during the day.

DNA – an abbreviation for the scientific word for genes and genetic material. It is the abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid. See RNA.