Creator: Madhumathi Palaniappan
Keywords: Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Treatment, Glossary

Written by Madhumathi Palaniappan, B.Pharm

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Sep 16, 2016

Glossary

Lactic acidosis: Accumulation of lactic acid in the blood stream which might be fatal.

Lactic acidosis: Accumulation of lactic acid in the blood stream may result in lactic acidosis which might be fatal.

Seronegative partners: A person lacking a specific type of antibody in the serum.

Published on Sep 16, 2016

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