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Common Logarithm, Log, Logarithm
A mathematical term used to describe changes in viral load (HIV RNA). For example, if the viral load is 20,000 copies/mL, then a 1-log increase equals a tenfold (10 times) increase, or 200,000 copies/mL. A 2-log increase equals a hundredfold increase, or 2,000,000 copies/mL.