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Adenopathy A
See: Lymphadenopathy Syndrome (LAS)

Adenovirus
A type of virus that commonly causes respiratory tract and eye
infections. Adenovirus-based vaccines are being studied as a
potential way of introducing viral particles that may stimulate an
immune response against HIV, thereby preventing or treating
HIV infection.
See Also: Retrovirus
Preventive HIV Vaccine

Adherence
Closely following (adhering to) a prescribed treatment regimen.
Requires a patient to take the correct dose of a drug at the correct
time, exactly as prescribed. Failure to adhere to an anti-HIV
treatment regimen can lead to virologic failure and drug resistance.
See Also: Virologic Failure
Drug Resistance

Adjuvant
Substance added to a drug that enhances or modifies the original
drug. Also refers to a substance added to a vaccine to improve the
body’s immune response to that vaccine.

ADR
See: Adverse Drug Reaction

Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group (AACTG)
A large clinical trial organization that conducts clinical research to
test treatment and prevention strategies for adult HIV infection and
AIDS. The AACTG is funded by the National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
See Also: Clinical Trial

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