cancer – disease caused by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
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cryptococcus (crypto) – a fungal infection. Can cause meningitis.
spinal tap – See lumbar puncture.
resistance tests – tests to show changes to HIV that are associated with drug resistance. Genotype resistance test looks for genetic changes. Phenotype resistance test see whether individual drugs are still active when placed in a test tube with HIV.
Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) – detailed information about a drug provided by the maker that is approved by the European Regulatory Agency (EMEA/CPMP). Also called EPARs.