Can AIDS be checked by physical examination

Physical examination can usually detect AIDS, but it needs to include human immunodeficiency virus antibody test items. AIDS screening is mainly through blood testing for HIV antibodies or antigens, which may not be included in the general physical examination package, so it is necessary to actively inform the doctor to increase special examinations.

Routine physical examination items, such as blood routine examination and liver function, cannot directly diagnose AIDS and must be confirmed by HIV specific test. The commonly used screening methods currently include third-generation HIV antibody testing and fourth generation HIV antigen antibody combined testing, with window periods of approximately 3 weeks and 2 weeks, respectively. If the initial screening result is positive, further Western blot testing is required to confirm the diagnosis. Some medical examination institutions may provide four or eight tests for infectious diseases, including HIV testing, but privacy protection clauses should be noted. Individuals at high risk of occupational exposure or those who engage in unsafe behavior are recommended to undergo testing every 3-6 months, and local disease control centers provide free anonymous testing services.

Daily precautions such as sharing syringes and using condoms should be avoided. If high-risk exposure occurs, blocking drugs can be used within 72 hours. psychological adjustment should be done before and after testing, and diagnosed patients should start antiviral treatment as early as possible. Standardized medication can effectively control viral load. Medical institutions strictly keep HIV test results confidential, and any act of leaking test information is illegal.