Main purposes of routine check-ups
- Know the status of your immune function.
- Catch hidden problems early before they become serious.
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You need to be checked regularly even if no apparent symptoms of
AIDS have yet developed. Impaired immune function seldom manifests
itself in the form of physical symptoms you can easily find and often
needs the examinations to be detected. If you miss them, your immune
function could be inoufficient even if you are not aware of it.
Take your medications at the right times, and take preventative measures
against opportunistic infections.
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Eyegrounds examination:
As the immune functions are destroyed, the risk of
developing cytomegalovirus retinitis increases. If your CD4 count
is <200 ƒÊl, have your eyes checked regularly for early detection
of the disease.
Gynecological tests (females only):
See a gynecologist on a regular basis to detect cervical
cancer and other diseases.
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Vaccinations work well against some infectious diseases.
 
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