escape mutation – a mutation or change in the genetic structure of HIV that makes it easier to evade the persons immune system (rather than a mutation that stops an HIV drug from working).
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HIV transmission is when the virus passes from one person to another. When this is from mother to baby it is called mother-to-child transmission (MTCT), perinatal or vertical transmission. Children who become HIV-positive in this way are called vertically infected children
encephalopathy – degenerative brain function or disease
HBV – hepatitis B, a virus that causes liver disease.
Hodgkins disease (HD) – a type of lymphoma (lymph cancer).