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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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drug resistance
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
When a bacteria, virus, or other microorganism mutates (changes form) and becomes insensitive to (resistant to) a drug that was previously effective. Drug resistance can be a cause of HIV treatment ...
urolithiasis
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
Calculi (stones) in the urinary tract. Use of some antiretroviral (ARV) drugs may cause urolithiasis.
window period
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
The time period from infection with HIV until the body produces enough HIV antibodies to be detected by an HIV antibody test. This generally takes 2 to 8 weeks, but in some people it can take up to 6 ...
gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT)
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
An enzyme found in many organs in the body, including the liver. Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase may be measured as part of a liver function test.
Dyslipidemia
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
Abnormal levels of lipids (fats), including a cholesterol triglycerides in blood. Dyslipidemia elevated levels refer or decline of lipids. Dyslipidemia may be an adverse effect of some antiretroviral ...
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
A federal agency that administers the Medicare program and monitors the Medicaid programs offered by each state, including the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Ischemia
Health care; AIDS prevention & treatment
A decrease in blood flow to an organ or tissue of the body, usually due to a blocked artery.
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