Glossary

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

mutation – a change in the genetic structure of an organism (including a virus like HIV). See resistance.

Changing treatment and drug resistance.

febrile – medical word relating to fever

TB (tuberculosis) – a bacterial infection that commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary TB) but which can also affect most other organs.

TB section of the training manual.

IM (intra-muscular) – injecting into a muscle. See IV (intravenous) and SC (sub-cutaneous).