ProZ.com global directory of translation services
The translation workplace
Ideas
KudoZ home » English » Medical (general)

progressor

English translation: person for whom HIV infection has led to worsening symptoms


Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs
(or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.
19:54 Jul 8, 2011
English to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / clinical trial - multiple sclerosis
English term or phrase: progressor
The primary endpoint is a binary outcome of confirmed progressors or non-progressors at study end.
[does this mean a subject which experienced progression in disease or in treatment (health improvement)?]
jmarcin2
English translation:person for whom HIV infection has led to worsening symptoms
Explanation:
Those diagnosed with having the HIV virus are divided into 'progressors' and 'non-progressors'. Progressors are those whose symptoms worsen. Non-progressors are those (comparatively more) fortunate individuals who have survived a long period (usually 15 years) without worsening symptoms.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 14 mins (2011-07-08 20:08:59 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

There are references to the use of this word in relation to diseases other than HIV - for example http://jvi.asm.org/cgi/reprint/75/10/4570.pdf, but the vast majority of sources are in relation to HIV.
Selected response from:

benettfreeman
Local time: 04:04
Grading comment
thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +5person for whom HIV infection has led to worsening symptoms
benettfreeman


  

Answers


12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
person for whom HIV infection has led to worsening symptoms


Explanation:
Those diagnosed with having the HIV virus are divided into 'progressors' and 'non-progressors'. Progressors are those whose symptoms worsen. Non-progressors are those (comparatively more) fortunate individuals who have survived a long period (usually 15 years) without worsening symptoms.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 14 mins (2011-07-08 20:08:59 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

There are references to the use of this word in relation to diseases other than HIV - for example http://jvi.asm.org/cgi/reprint/75/10/4570.pdf, but the vast majority of sources are in relation to HIV.

Example sentence(s):
  • "We have reported that NK cells from HIV-infected progressors showed a markedly lower IFN-gamma production in response to an A-class CpG oligodeoxynucleotide as compared to LTNP subjects and healthy HIV-negative individuals"
  • "Non-progressors are defined as people who have been HIV-positive for up to 15 years with no symptoms and have continually normal and stable T-helper cell counts."

    Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11363483
    Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17343921
benettfreeman
Local time: 04:04
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  fvasconcellos: in this case, multiple sclerosis, not HIV infection
1 min
  -> Thanks. I just added a note to say it might not be HIV
agree  Helen Genevier: yeah, patients who exhibited disease progression (worsening signs and/or symptoms of disease)
21 mins
agree  Glenda Janssen: Yes. MS, not HIV.
29 mins
neutral  lirka: who said sth about HIV?
23 hrs
  -> I made it clear that the term is used in conjunction with other illnesses. It's the concept that is important, not the application, surely? ;)
agree  Phong Le
2 days3 hrs
agree  Thuy-PTT
2 days13 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)




Return to KudoZ list


KudoZ™ translation help
The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.



See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations

Terminology | Jobs and directories | Member activities | Education | Tools
About ProZ.com | ProZ.com basics | Advertising | Support | FAQ | Terms of use
ProZ.com social network linksFacebookLinkedInTwitterDiggStumbleUpondel.icio.us
Print page
Copyright © 1999-2012 ProZ.com - All rights reserved. Privacy