Whether or not a bleeding wound can be infected with AIDS is determined primarily on a case-by-case basis. Bleeding wounds can be infected when they come into direct contact with the body fluids and blood of a person with AIDS. AIDS is an immunodeficiency disorder caused by HIV infection. Blood, vaginal secretions, semen and other body fluids of AIDS patients are infectious. When a bleeding wound comes into contact with the body fluids of an AIDS patient, it is possible to become infected with AIDS. In addition, when an AIDS patient is on effective antiretroviral treatment and has a very low viral load in his body, the risk of contracting AIDS is relatively low. The risk of infection is greater when an AIDS patient is in the acute stage or is not receiving AIDS treatment. When a patient suspects that he or she may be infected with HIV, he or she should visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or a regular hospital for effective counseling and testing.