Global Health Dictionary

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HIV
What is HIV? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus (that is, a virus that uses RNA as its genetic material) that primarily affects the immune system . Specifically, HIV infects and damages CD4+ T lymphocytes , also known as helper T cells. These white blood cells support other...
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Correlation vs. Causation

Does correlation imply causation? Correlation means that two variables are strongly related to each other (in other words, there [...]

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Preparedness

Preparedness is the set of actions, capacities and resources that enable governments, communities and organisations to anticipate and respond rapidly and [...]

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Antibiotic resistance

What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance is the ability of some bacteria to survive and continue multiplying despite the [...]

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Eliminate or Eradicate

What is the difference between eliminating and eradicating a disease? Although it may not seem like it, there is a [...]

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Trypanosoma cruzi

What is Trypanosoma cruzi? Trypanosoma cruzi is a protozoan parasite, meaning a microorganism that depends on a host to complete [...]

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Air Pollution

What is air pollution? Air pollution, both in outdoor and indoor environments, refers to the presence of chemical, physical or [...]

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