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Australian Council for International Development. ACFIDAustralian Council for International Development. ACFID is an independent national association of Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) working in the field of international aid and development. For further information, see the ACFID website. is an independent national association of Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) working in the field of international aid and development. For further information, see the ACFID website.

An unwanted effect caused by the administration of drugs. Onset may be sudden or develop over time.

Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations. AFAOAustralian Federation of AIDS Organisations. AFAO is the peak non-government organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO's work includes education, policy, advocacy and international projects. is the peak non-government organisation representing Australia's community-based response to HIV/AIDS. AFAO's work includes education, policy, advocacy and international projects.

Australian Foundation for the Peoples of Asia and the Pacific. AFAPAustralian Foundation for the Peoples of Asia and the Pacific. AFAP is a non-profit, non-religious overseas aid organisation based in Sydney and making a positive difference to the lives of people throughout Africa, Asia and the Pacific. For further information, see the AFAP website. is a non-profit, non-religious overseas aid organisation based in Sydney and making a positive difference to the lives of people throughout Africa, Asia and the Pacific. For further information, see the AFAP website.

AusAIDAustralian Agency for International Development. Australian Government agency responsible for managing the Australian Government's official overseas aid program. HIV and AIDS Partnership Initiative.

Asian Harm Reduction Network.

alanine transaminase or alanine aminotransferase, an enzyme involved in the metabolism of the amino acid alanine. Elevated ALTalanine transaminase or alanine aminotransferase, an enzyme involved in the metabolism of the amino acid alanine. Elevated ALT levels in the blood may indicate liver injury or disease such as hepatitis. Also called SGPT (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase). levels in the blood may indicate liverA large organ, located in the upper right abdomen, which assists in digestion by metabolising carbohydrates, fats and proteins, stores vitamins and minerals, produces amino acids, bile and cholesterol, and removes toxins from the blood. injury or disease such as hepatitis. Also called SGPT (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase).

A lower than normal number of red blood cells.

temporary chest pain or a sensation of pressure due to a lack of oxygen supply to the heart. Also called anginatemporary chest pain or a sensation of pressure due to a lack of oxygen supply to the heart. Also called angina pectoris. pectoris.

A medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV.

A medication or substance which is active against one or more virusesA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell.. May include anti-HIV drugs, but these are more accurately termed antiretroviralsA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV..

Asia-Pacific Council of AIDS Service Organizations. A network of non-government and community-based organisations that provide HIV/AIDS services within the Asia and the Pacific region. For further information see the APCASO website.

Asia-Pacific Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS.

Asia Pacific Network of Sex Workers.

Asia-Pacific PLWHAPerson (or People) Living with HIV/AIDS. Resource Centre. For further information, see the APPRC website.

(AIDS-RELATED COMPLEX) (Early Symptomatic HIV Infection) 1. A group of common complications found in early stage HIV infection. They include progressive generalized lymphadenopathy (PGL), recurrent fever, unexplained weight loss, swollen lymph nodes, diarrhea, herpes, hairy leukoplakia, fungus infection of the mouth and throat and/or the presence of HIV antibodies. 2. Symptoms that appear to be related to infection by HIV. They include an unexplained, chronic deficiency of white blood cells (leukopenia) or a poorly functioning lymphatic system with swelling of the lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) lasting for more than 3 months without the opportunistic infections required for a diagnosis of AIDS. (See Also AIDS WASTING SYNDROME).

Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, part of La Trobe University in Melbourne. For further information see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshsAustralian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, part of La Trobe University in Melbourne. For further information see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/arcshs/./.

Any of the treatment groups in a randomised trialA clinical trial in which participants are randomly (i.e., by chance) assigned to one of two or more treatment arms of a clinical trial.. Most randomisedA method based on chance by which study participants are assigned to a treatment group. Randomization minimizes the differences among groups by equally distributing people with particular characteristics among all the trial arms. The researchers do not know which treatment is better. From what is known at the time, any one of the treatments chosen could be of benefit to the participant trials have two "arms," but some have three "arms," or even more.

a blood vessel which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

AIDS Society of Asia and the Pacific. Independent, non-governmental body representing organisations from Asia and the Pacific working in close collaboration with experts in diverse areas of HIV/AIDS.

Australasian Society for HIV Medicine. The peak Australasian organisation representing the medical and health sector in HIV/AIDS and related areas.

A fungal infection-resulting from the fungus Aspergillus-of the lungs that can spread through the blood to other organs. Symptoms include fever, chills, difficulty in breathing, and coughing up blood. If the infection reaches the brain, it may cause dementia.

(hardening of the arteries) ??? a disease in which fatty material accumulates on the interior lining of the arteries, causing it to become thicker and less elastic.

a type of community-acquired pneumoniaAn inflammation of the lung, usually caused by infection with bacteria or other microorganisms, in which the air sacs of the lung become filled with inflammatory cells which solidify and inhibit breathing. which does not respond to standard antibiotic treatments. As well as SARS[Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome] A new respiratory illness which was first reported in Asian countries during late 2002 and early 2003. The symptoms include high fever, cough, malaise and difficulty in breathing. Several laboratory tests for the SARS virus are now available., atypical pneumonias include psittacosis and Q fever.

Australian Agency for International Development. Australian Government agency responsible for managing the Australian Government's official overseas aid program.