weight loss – a general reduction in weight. Weight loss can often be a symptom of other opportunistic infections.
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percentage (%) – a number as a proportion of 100.
duration of ruptured membranes – time between when the mother’s waters break and the actual delivery.
epoetin-alpha (EPO) – a treatment for anaemia, given by injection. Used to reduce side effect of hepatitis C treatment.
viral tropism see tropism.