It is possible to check for AIDS by having blood drawn for a physical examination. AIDS is a contagious disease that can be transmitted through sexual intercourse, through blood contact, and vertically from mother to child. AIDS greatly jeopardizes people’s health, especially impairing the function of the immune system, and when the immune system is eventually destroyed, it can lead to serious infections and even death. A blood test can detect the presence of HIV by checking for HIV antibodies. However, the general physical examination for employment and civil servants does not check for AIDS. If there is a need in this regard, and you are particularly interested in knowing whether you have been infected with AIDS, you should talk to your doctor about checking for the AIDS antibody program.