A positive rapid HIV test should be confirmed by further testing at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as soon as possible. If AIDS is confirmed, antiretroviral treatment will be prescribed. The so-called rapid HIV test refers to the use of special test strips for HIV testing. In most cases, the accuracy of the results of the rapid test is still relatively high, but special circumstances cannot be ruled out, so after the rapid test is positive for HIV, the first step should be to go to the CDC for further nucleic acid testing to confirm the diagnosis. After the diagnosis is confirmed by the CDC, systematic antiretroviral treatment is required. Commonly used antiretroviral drugs include zidovudine, lamivudine and tenofovir. Current HIV treatment is aimed at suppressing viral replication, re-establishing immune function, reducing viral transmission, minimizing complications, and reducing mortality. If you have a positive HIV rapid test, please go to the CDC for further examination as soon as possible to avoid delaying your condition.