Glossary

hepatotoxicity – the medical term for liver-related side effects

replicate – to duplicate, copy or reproduce. It is more scientifically accurate to refer to a virus replicating than reproducing.

epoetin-alpha (EPO) – a treatment for anaemia, given by injection. Used to reduce side effect of hepatitis C treatment.

prenatal – before birth. The time in which the foetus (developing baby) grows in the uterus.

haematology – study (-ology) of blood (haema-)