What are the methods to block AIDS?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on June 10, 2025
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The prevention of HIV can be done through medication or by using condoms. When engaging in sexual activities, if it is unclear whether the other party is infected with HIV, it is crucial to use a condom. The quality of the condom should be good. Additionally, when using a condom, it must be worn correctly to cover the genitals. Besides using condoms, if unprotected high-risk behaviors occur, it is necessary to take HIV antiretroviral drugs as soon as possible after the behavior, and no later than 72 hours afterwards.

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Do you check for AIDS in a natural childbirth?

During natural childbirth, many institutions will conduct HIV antibody screening. Generally, during prenatal visits, routine screenings for infectious diseases such as HIV antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody, hepatitis C antibodies, and syphilis are conducted. If any infectious diseases are detected, appropriate measures must be taken to prevent transmission and manage the conditions accordingly. During natural childbirth, many institutions also carry out HIV antibody screening. If the screening results are positive, it is crucial to promptly prevent transmission to the newborn, which requires the joint management by experienced infectious disease specialists and obstetricians.

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Can AIDS be ruled out after six weeks?

Going to the hospital for HIV screening after six weeks is entirely feasible, as it typically surpasses the window period. However, if you have engaged in high-risk behaviors, we recommend that you get tested again after three months. If there are frequent high-risk behaviors, we advise you to undergo another test at six months to thoroughly rule out HIV.

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Does AIDS cause headaches?

People with AIDS may experience headaches. This can occur when individuals with AIDS develop fevers due to opportunistic infections, leading to an increase in body temperature which may cause cerebral blood vessel dilation and result in headaches. Additionally, some AIDS patients may also have intracranial opportunistic infections, such as infections with Toxoplasma, Cryptococcus, and Tuberculosis, which can cause serious meningitis or encephalitis, leading to severe and intense headaches accompanied by fever. These conditions are very dangerous and require prompt diagnosis and treatment.

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What is the difference between HIV infection and AIDS?

There is a significant difference between HIV infection and AIDS. HIV infection refers to a person being infected with the HIV virus, but not yet reaching the stage of illness. At this time, the body's immune system is generally still normal, there are no other discomforts, and no opportunistic infections have occurred. This refers to HIV infection. AIDS, however, usually denotes the stage of illness onset, commonly featuring some opportunistic infections or opportunistic tumors, with many symptoms appearing. By testing CD4 cells, a diagnosis of AIDS is often made when CD4 cell counts are generally below two hundred.

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Can you get AIDS from oral sex?

Generally speaking, it is possible to contract HIV through oral sex. If the skin and mucous membranes of the areas involved are intact and there are no wounds, then the chance of infection is relatively small. However, if the skin and mucous membranes of the contact areas are damaged or have wounds, then the risk of infection significantly increases.