Does blistering at the base of the tongue indicate AIDS?

Written by Xie Ming Feng
Dermatology
Updated on September 02, 2024
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It is unscientific and inaccurate to judge whether someone has HIV solely based on bubbles at the base of the tongue. To correctly determine if someone has HIV, we need to consider the medical history, whether there has been exposure to the HIV virus, whether screening tests have been conducted, and whether confirmatory tests have been carried out. Only by considering these factors can we accurately determine whether someone has HIV.

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What should I do if I am diagnosed with AIDS?

Once HIV is diagnosed, systematic and standardized antiretroviral therapy should be initiated. Once the infection is confirmed, it is crucial to start standardized antiretroviral treatment as early as possible, such as using antiviral drugs which can reduce the replication of HIV in the body; treatment can also be combined with protease inhibitors, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, etc. By adhering to standardized long-term antiretroviral therapy, HIV can be effectively suppressed to undetectable levels, allowing immune function to gradually improve to near-normal status. This reduces the occurrence of opportunistic infections and gradually improves any that do occur, significantly reducing the incidence of certain tumors.

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AIDS is also called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AIDS, also known as Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is a sexually transmitted disease characterized by severe immunodeficiency caused by the infection of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. HIV invades the human immune system, causing a decline or even loss of immune function, ultimately leading to death due to severe infections or tumors. Therefore, its mortality rate is extremely high, and there are no effective treatments.

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Treatment of AIDS

In fact, the treatment of AIDS requires systematic and standardized antiretroviral therapy. Once an HIV infection is confirmed, whether in the early stage, acute phase, or late stage, it is necessary to start antiretroviral therapy as soon as possible. Generally, this involves combining two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors with either a protease inhibitor or an integrase inhibitor, or a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It is crucial to take the medication long-term and consistently without discontinuation, as stopping the medication can easily lead to a relapse of the condition.

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Will donating blood result in contracting AIDS?

Donating blood in Chinese hospitals and official blood donation centers does not result in HIV infection because there is HIV screening before donating. During blood donation, the syringes used are disposable. However, if blood is donated at unauthorized or illegal centers, the transmission of HIV cannot be guaranteed.

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What department should I go to for AIDS testing?

AIDS is a severe immunodeficiency disease characterized by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. Its main modes of transmission are sexual activity, blood, and mother-to-child transmission, with sexual transmission accounting for over 95%. Therefore, when we go to the hospital for AIDS testing, we generally need to visit the dermatology department or the department of venereology.