Serodiscordant
Serodiscordant
Serodiscordant (pronunciation: /ˌsɪərəʊdɪsˈkɔːdənt/) is a term used in the field of Epidemiology and Public Health to describe a relationship where one partner is HIV positive and the other is HIV negative. The term is derived from the combination of 'sero-', referring to blood serum, and 'discordant', meaning disagreement or inconsistency.
Etymology
The term 'serodiscordant' is a combination of two words. 'Sero-' is derived from the Latin word 'serum', referring to the clear liquid that separates from the blood when it clots. 'Discordant' is derived from the Latin word 'discordare', which means to disagree or be at odds. In the context of HIV, a serodiscordant couple is one where there is a disagreement or inconsistency in the HIV status of the two partners.
Related Terms
- Seropositive: This term refers to the presence of antibodies to a particular antigen in a person's blood. In the context of HIV, a person is seropositive if they have antibodies to HIV in their blood, indicating that they are infected with the virus.
- Seronegative: This term refers to the absence of antibodies to a particular antigen in a person's blood. In the context of HIV, a person is seronegative if they do not have antibodies to HIV in their blood, indicating that they are not infected with the virus.
- Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): This is a treatment for HIV that uses a combination of drugs to suppress the virus and stop the progression of the disease.
- Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): This is a strategy that involves the use of antiretroviral drugs by HIV-negative individuals to reduce their risk of becoming infected with the virus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Serodiscordant
- Wikipedia's article - Serodiscordant
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