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On a sunny day, Li Ming walked into the outpatient hall of the central hospital.
He is an ordinary company employee, who usually lives a regular life and rarely gets sick.
Recently, he has been feeling unwell, fatigue, loss of appetite, and a slight fever and rash.
Although the symptoms didn't seem serious, they lasted a little long, and he began to feel uneasy.
After Li Ming registered at the front desk in the hall, he came to the internal medicine outpatient room. He was received by an experienced doctor, Dr. Wang.
Li Ming described his symptoms to the doctor, and Dr. Wang listened patiently and asked him in detail about his lifestyle habits and recent activities.
"Have you ever engaged in high-risk behaviors, such as unsafe sex or using unsterilized needles?" Dr. Wang asked suddenly.
Li Ming was stunned for a moment, recalling that after a party not long ago, he did have a sexual act that he didn't know very well.
At that time, he didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that this kind of thing was far away from him and would not happen to him.
Now, Dr. Wang's question has made his heart tighten. "Hmm...... Once ......" Li Ming replied with some embarrassment.
Dr. Wang nodded, not surprised. He continued: "These symptoms may be early manifestations of AIDS, and we need to do some tests to rule it out."
While the risk of AIDS may sound far away, in reality, many people ignore the early symptoms because of this fluke mentality. ”
On the advice of Dr. Wang, Li Ming underwent a comprehensive blood test, including an HIV antibody test.
Li Ming's heart was up and down, and he waited anxiously for the results of the examination.
A few days later, Li Ming came to the hospital again. Dr. Wang held the examination report with a serious face.
Li Ming's heart suddenly rose to his throat, and he barely squeezed out a smile: "Doctor, how is the result?" ”
Dr. Wang sighed and said, "Mr. Li, your HIV antibody test result is positive. This means that you may be infected with HIV.
However, we still need to further confirm the specific situation, and you need to do another nucleic acid test.
Li Ming felt that the world was spinning, and the whole person seemed to be overwhelmed by a huge force.
I never expected that this kind of disease, which I had only heard about in the news, would appear in me.
I sat there dumbfounded, my mind blank. Seeing his uneasiness and fear, Dr. Wang comforted him softly, "Mr. Li, HIV infection is not the same as AIDS.
Medical technology is now very advanced, and early detection and treatment can allow infected people to lead normal lives.
We will do our best to help you. ”
Under Dr. Wang's arrangement, Li Ming underwent an HIV nucleic acid test, and the results came back a few days later, confirming that he was indeed infected with HIV.
Dr. Wang explained to Li Ming in detail the difference between HIV infection and AIDS, and introduced the current treatments.
"Mr. Li, HIV infection can currently be controlled with antiviral drugs, which can effectively inhibit viral replication and reduce viral load, thereby protecting your immune system from damage.
You'll need to come to the hospital regularly for check-ups and adjust your treatment accordingly. Dr. Wang said.
Li Ming nodded silently, although there was still fear in his heart, he felt Dr. Wang's care and professionalism, which made him feel some peace of mind.
In the following days, Li Ming began to receive antiviral treatment.
Strictly follow the doctor's instructions, take the medicine on time every day, and go to the hospital for regular check-ups. Slowly, his physical condition improved, and his life gradually returned to normal.
With the encouragement of the doctor, get back on your feet and face life positively.
This experience made Li Ming deeply realize that AIDS is not a thing that is far away from him.
It may be all around us, and each of us should take responsibility for our actions and take precautions to protect our own health and the health of others.
In the process, Li Ming also learned a lot about HIV/AIDS.
It is understood that AIDS is transmitted mainly through sexual contact, blood-borne transmission and mother-to-child transmission, and that special attention should be paid to preventive measures in these areas of life.
For example, avoid unsafe sex, use condoms, and avoid sharing needles.
Li Ming also learned that the early symptoms of AIDS are not obvious, and many people only find out that they are infected with HIV when they have a physical examination or when their symptoms worsen.
Therefore, regular medical check-ups and early detection are very important. If you have high-risk behaviors or unexplained symptoms, you must seek medical attention in time and have relevant examinations.
In addition, Li Ming also recognizes that for people living with HIV and AIDS, it is equally important for society to care and understand.
Many infected people are under tremendous psychological pressure due to social discrimination and misunderstanding, which is very detrimental to their recovery.
As a society, we should learn more about HIV/AIDS, eliminate discrimination against people living with HIV, and give them more support and care.
Through this experience, Li Ming not only learned a lot of medical knowledge, but also deeply realized the preciousness of life and the importance of health.
He hopes that through his story, more people will be aware of the dangers of HIV/AIDS and the importance of prevention, and arouse everyone's concern about their own health.
In our daily lives, each of us should be health-conscious, take proactive precautions, and avoid high-risk behaviors.
The prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS is not only the responsibility of the medical profession, but also the responsibility of each and every one of us.
Only through the concerted efforts of the whole society can we truly defeat AIDS, the enemy of human health.
Finally, Li Ming's story shows us that AIDS is not a distant thing.
Each of us should take responsibility for our own health, take active precautions, have regular health check-ups, and pay attention to our physical condition.
If you have unexplained symptoms, you must seek medical attention and have relevant tests carried out.
At the same time, we should also show more care and understanding to people living with HIV and AIDS.
Eliminate social discrimination and work together to create a healthier and more harmonious society.
[This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】
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