Glossary

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

lesion – damage to a part of the body.

platelet – a blood cell that helps with blood clotting.

lipodystrophy – body fat changes, including fat loss (from arms, legs, buttocks and face) and/or fat gain (in abdomen, breasts and shoulders). The lipodystrophy syndrome also includes metabolic changes in lipid and glucose metabolism.

interaction – when two drugs react to increase or decrease one or both drugs, often in ways that are unexpected or potentially harmful.