Glossary

viral tropism see tropism.

in-vivo – a study carried out in humans.

Pulmonary hypertension refers to high blood pressure in the arteries taking blood from the heart to the lungs.

People living with HIV-are more likely to develop pulmonary hypertension than HIV-negative people.

amniocentesis – test in which cells around a fetus are removed and examined to detect genetic abnormalities

HIV transmission is when the virus passes from one person to another. When this is from mother to baby it is called mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), perinatal or vertical transmission. Children who become HIV-positive in this way are called vertically infected children