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AIDS prevention & treatment
The prevention and treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome or AIDS, which is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The illness interferes with the immune system, making people with AIDS much more likely to get infections. HIV is transmitted through direct contact with HIV-infected body fluids, such as blood, semen, and genital secretions, or from an HIV-infected mother to her child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding (through breast milk).
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lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
A chronic infection of the lymphatic system caused by three strains of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection. Symptoms include ...
child-turcotte-pugh classification system
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
A classification system used to measure liver function, especially in people with chronic liver disease. The system may be used to assess liver function in people who have HIV/hepatitis C viurs (HCV) ...
child-pugh score
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
A classification system used to measure liver function, especially in people with chronic liver disease. The system may be used to assess liver function in people who have HIV/hepatitis C viurs (HCV) ...
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
A clear, nutrient-rich fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) acts as a cushion, protecting the brain and spinal cord from injury.
lymph
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
A clear-to-yellowish fluid that circulates throughout the body. In addition to its fluid component, lymph consists of white blood cells (especially lymphocytes) and a small concentration of red blood ...
non-inferiority trial
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
A clinical trial designed to show that a new drug (or other treatment) is at least as effective as the drug to which it is compared.
superiority trial
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
A clinical trial designed to show that a new drug (or other treatment) is more effective than the drug to which it is compared.
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