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2.1-2.2 Introduction and aims 
2.3 Definition of HIV
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acute infection early infection (first few months with HIV).
bacteria single-cell micro-organisms without a nucleus.
CD4 white blood cell (lymphocyte) which fights infections. CD4 counts are measured in cells/mm3.
chronic infection established infection (everything after the first 6 months)
coinfection having two infections, eg HIV and TB.
fungus (fungi) parasitic organisms that include moulds, mildews, mushrooms and yeast.
HIV human immunodeficiency virus.
natural history the pattern a disease follows if it is not treated.
nucleus the central part of some cells that contains DNA
parasite an animal or plant that get nutrients and support from another species.
resistance when the genetic structure of an organism changes in ways that stops a drug from working.
viral load measurement of the amount of HIV virus in your body.
virology study of viruses.
virus infectious organism that can only reproduce inside the cell of another plant or animal.
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Section 2 provides information about HIV as a virus: what kind of infection is HIV, what happens after you are infected and how is the virus monitored.
After reading section 2, advocates will have a basic understanding of:
Index 2.1-2.2 Introduction and aims 2.3 Definition of HIV
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