Glossary

chorioamnionitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the foetus (called the chorion and the amnion). Chorioamnionitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection.

qualitative (in a study) – where what is being measured either fits one of several categories, or includes descriptive results.

encephalitis – inflammation of the brain.

monoinfection – infection with only one virus

Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome – see: IRIS