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AVS symptoms? Negative result, help!!!!

AVS symptoms? Negative result, help!!!!

Hi, this morning I woke up with three small blemishes on my shoulder. Went to Urgent Care and they diagnosed it as a bug bite or folliculitis, it does not itch. Now in the evening, I have a terrible sore throat and headache. My body aches, as well. No congestion or stuffy nose.

My boyfriend was tested in January and came out negative. I was tested in August (18 weeks post exposure) and came out negative. HOWEVER, my worry is ... I was on an oral corticosteriod 6 weeks after my exposure (unprotected oral with ejaculation). 40mg a day for 5 days or so. Could this have interfered and given a - result or delayed seroconversion to 6 months?

My only other exposure I could think of was, I stepped on a piece of class outside one day. No noticeable blood on the glass (even mine) and I'm not sure how long it has been there. However, I do not think this is a risk, is it?

So, my question is: should I be concerned? Thanks.
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Thanks, but what about the broken glass situation? Can you also elaborate on the corticosteriods?
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Avatar_m_tn
You used corticosteroids at 6 weeks and just for 5 days, It doesn't effect on your test.
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Or delay seroconversion? I apologize, I'm just the paranoid type.
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can someone else help me with the glass situation?
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Avatar_m_tn
those people on chemo, IV drug users or long time on corticosteroids  maybe need 6 month test(but there is no medical case to prove it),not you.
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I understand, but can I have an exposure from stepping on class?
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"can I have an exposure from stepping on class?"

No.
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