virological failure – the term for when viral load levels never reach undetectable, or if they rebound to higher levels after previously being undetectable. See clinical failure.
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nucleotide – the building blocks of the genetic code (DNA/RNA). Also called a base.
range – the highest and lowest results in a group. Range is used together with median (average). See IQR (interquartile range).
ribavirin – drug used to boost the efficacy of pegylated interferon to treat hepatitis C. Given as twice-daily capsules.
adefovir – anti-viral drug used to treat hepatitis B.