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Salmonella Septicemia
Salmonella is a bacterium that enters the body through ingestion
of contaminated food or water. Symptoms of infection include
nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Salmonella septicemia is a
severe infection that circulates through the whole body. Recurrent
Salmonella septicemia is considered an AIDS-defining condition in
people with HIV.

Salvage Therapy
Also known as rescue therapy. An HIV treatment regimen
designed for people who have used many different anti-HIV drugs
in the past, have failed at least two anti-HIV regimens, and have
extensive drug resistance.

SAMHSA
See: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SAT
See: Self-Administered Therapy

SAT
See: Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue

SC
See: Subcutaneous

Seborrheic Dermatitis S
A skin condition common in people with HIV. It is characterized
by loose, greasy or dry, white to yellowish scales, with or without
reddened skin. Seborrheic dermatitis may involve the skin of the
scalp, eyebrows, eyelids, nasolabial creases, and lips; behind the
ears; in the external ear; and on the trunk, particularly over the
sternum and along skin folds. The cause is unknown.

Secondary Prophylaxis
See: Maintenance Therapy

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