What should I do if I am infected with AIDS?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on June 08, 2025
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If it is clearly an HIV infection, it is necessary to start antiretroviral therapy as soon as possible. Early treatment can effectively suppress the virus, eliminating its contagiousness and gradually restoring immune function to a near-normal state.

During the medication process, it is crucial to take medicine at the right times and in the right amounts. Additionally, maintaining regular follow-ups and periodic re-evaluations of the condition to monitor any changes, watching out for side effects of medications, and assessing the effectiveness of the treatment are important. With regular follow-ups and proper care, it is indeed possible to live a normal lifespan and have a good quality of life. However, if the condition is allowed to progress without appropriate management, it may lead to serious complications and even death.

If opportunistic infections or other complications are present, appropriate responses are necessary. For example, if there is a concurrent tuberculosis infection, active anti-tuberculosis treatment should be pursued. If there is a fungal infection, antifungal medications should be selected based on the specific type of fungus involved.

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Will donating blood result in contracting AIDS?

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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 are the symptoms of AIDS?

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Does blistering at the base of the tongue indicate AIDS?

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.