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A ARV
See: Antiretroviral

ASO
See: AIDS Service Organization

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
See: Liver Function Tests

Aspergillosis
An infection of the lungs caused by the fungus Aspergillus. The
infection may also 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.

AST
See: Aspartate Aminotransferase

Asymptomatic
Having no obvious signs or symptoms of disease.

Ataxia
Partial or complete loss of coordination of voluntary muscular
movements. This can interfere with a person’s ability to walk, talk,
eat, and perform other tasks of daily living.

Atherosclerosis
A condition that results from the gradual buildup of fatty
substances, including cholesterol, on artery walls. Use of PIs may
increase cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of developing
atherosclerosis. However, a recent study has shown that long-term
HAART may actually decrease the risk of atherosclerosis.
See Also: Cholesterol

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