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Infection
Establishment of an infectious micro-organism in a suitable
host. The term is also used to refer to disease caused by an
infectious micro-organism.

Infectious
Capable of causing infection.

Informed Consent
A person’s agreement to participate in a clinical trial after
understanding all aspects of the trial, including potential risks and
benefits.
See Also: Clinical Trial I

infoSIDA
The Spanish-language companion Web site to AIDSinfo, which
offers information on HIV/AIDS treatment and clinical trials.

Infusion
Administration of a solution (such as a glucose, salt, or drug
solution), usually into a vein.

Injection Drug Use
The abuse of drugs by injecting them into a vein. Sharing of
syringes transmits blood-borne viruses (such as HIV, hepatitis),
which can spread rapidly through populations of injection drug
users (IDUs). The sharing of needles and supplies (e.g., syringes,
water, mixing spoon) is thought to be three times more likely to
transmit HIV than sexual intercourse.

Injection Drug User (IDU)
See: Injection Drug Use

Injection Site Reaction
An adverse effect, such as a rash, on the skin where an injection or
shot was given.

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