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mutual masturbation


Two individuals massaging the other's genitals, often to the point of orgasm.
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stavudine


A nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor approved for the treatment of adults and children with HIV infection. Also called d4T. Brand name is Zerit.
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wild-type virus


The original type of HIV-unchanged by having developed any resistance to antiretroviral drugs (see). Also, 1. The prevalent type of a virus in the host population before genetic manipulation or mutati [..]
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abacavir


A nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) antiretroviral drug. Formally known as 1592. Brand name Ziagen.
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3tc


A nucleoside analog antiretroviral drug. Also known as, Lamivudine.
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abstinence


Not having sexual intercourse, whether oral, anal or vaginal; being celibate.
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acquired immunity


See Passive Immunity
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acquired immune deficiency syndrome


A result of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. CDC definition of AIDS: Positive HIV serum test and T-cell count of under 200 per milliliter of blood or one or more opportunistic diseases or [..]
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actg


AIDS Clinical Trials Group. See http://www.aactg.org/
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active immunity


Resistance resulting from previous exposure to an infectious agent or antigen may be active and specific, as a result of naturally acquired infection or intentional vaccination (artificial active immu [..]
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