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Is ARS and seroconversion the same thing?

Can they occur at two different time periods or is it all the same thing? Is ARS the same as seroconversion illness? Any clarification will be appreciated. Thanks!
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188761 tn?1584567620
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1. Diabetes can not interfere with your body's mechanism of  reacting to this alien matter, there is nothing but being on chemo for cancer that would cause delayed sero-conversion leading to abnormal antibody production.

2. Sero-conversion doesn't take place after 6 months post infection even in the most broken immune system response, if your body was so compromised you were not going to be here typing on MedHelp today, you'd been probably on some big Med support to stay live. No way!

3. You have conclusively tested negative and do not need any further testing. Please work towards acceptance of your result, if you are unable to do it, see a professional. You don't have HIV.

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Thank you for your time.
188761 tn?1584567620
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Do you think that you were exposed to the virus in someway? Please be specific.
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Unprotected sex with a transgender six months prior to ARS/seroconversion like symptoms. I am also type 1 diabetic so I’m concerned that could mess with my immune system and delay antibody response.
When and what was your last test?
I did an Oraquick home antibody test five and a half months after the exposure and it was negative. The “symptoms” came on after the test, but I’m not sure if they are anxiety related or not.
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