HIV jargon
		Definitions

HIV is full of jargon words and phrases. Here are some that have been used in this web site. We have tried to explain them as simply as possible. We have also included others that may appear in other web sites or information you may read. If you come across any others that you don`t understand, or you think we should include, please email us through – and we can either get back to you with an explanation or will include them on updates of this site.

AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. A collection of specific illnesses and conditions which occur because the body`s immune system has been damaged by HIV.

Combination Therapy: Using more than one drug at a time

HAART: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. Used to describe anti HIV combination therapy with three or more drugs.

HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The virus thought to cause AIDS

Wild–type virus: Virus that has not been exposed to anti HIV drugs before