abstract – in research, a short summary of a study (usually about 350 words)
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
WHO (World Health Organisation) – international organisation involved in global responses to HIV.
second-line therapy – the combination of used after your first treatment has failed.
lactic acidosis – dangerous build up of lactate in the blood.
postpartum refers to the time after a baby is born. Postpartum refers to the mother.
See: antepartum and intrapartum.