Glossary

toxoplasmosis (toxo) – an opportunistic infection caused by a protozoa. The risk to develop toxo increases after CD4 counts fall below 100 cells/mm3.

Toxo section of the training manual.

Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome – see: IRIS

performance stage – WHO classification of progress of HIV infection.

WHO classification system.

In utero is within the uterus or womb before the onset of labour.

pegylated interferon (PEG interferon) – treatment for hepatitis C, given in combination with ribavirin. Given as a onceweekly injection.