Glossary

foetal membranes are the membranes surrounding the foetus.

candida – fungus (yeast) infection that affects the mouth and throat, gullet, sinuses, genital organs and – rarely – the brain. Also called ‘thrush’.

autoantibody – abnormal antibodies produced against the body’s own tissues.

axis – line on a graph to measure data. Graphs usually have a vertical axis (y-axis) and horizontal axis (x-axis). An axis should show what is being measured and the units of measurement, eg ‘time (in minutes)’.

primary HIV infection (PHI) – early infection (usually first six months with after HIV infection). Sometimes called acute infection.