Glossary

superinfection – another term for reinfection.

latent – not active at present, resting. Latently infected CD4 cells are CD4 cells that are infected with HIV but which are resting. HIV drugs do not work on resting cells.

anaemia – shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells

monoinfection – infection with only one virus

organogenesis – the process of development of baby’s main organs. This period is the first 12 weeks in the womb.