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Pandemic
An outbreak of an infectious disease, such as HIV, that affects
people or animals over an extensive geographic area. Also known
as a global epidemic.
See Also: Epidemic

Papilloma
A tumor that grows on the skin, such as a wart or polyp. Human
papillomavirus (HPV) is the virus that causes papillomas, including
genital warts.
See Also: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Genital Warts

Pap Smear
A method for the early detection of cancer and other abnormalities
of the female genital tract. A Pap smear is done by placing a
speculum in the vagina, locating the cervix, and then scraping a thin
layer of cells from the cervix. The cells are placed on a slide, sent to
a laboratory, and analyzed for abnormalities. HIV-infected women
often have abnormal results of Pap smear tests, usually as a result
of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
See Also: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Cervical Cancer P

Parasite
An organism that lives and feeds on or within another living
organism and causes some degree of harm. Immunocompromised
people, such as those infected with HIV, are more likely to develop
parasitic infections, such as Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP)
and toxoplasmosis.

Parenteral
Any route of administration, such as for a drug, into the body
other than through the digestive system. For example, through
the veins (intravenous), into the muscles (intramuscular), or through
the skin (subcutaneous).

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