Fight where blood came into contact with a fresh scrape. Risk of HIV infection?

[WorriedScrapper]

About two weeks ago I defended my girlfriend and myself from a racist black person harassing us on the street. I broke his nose and came out on top of the fight with little injury. However, his blood was smeared all over my hands and face. I sustained a quarter sized abrasion on my wrist that more than likely was exposed to his blood.

Two weeks on two lymph nodes in my neck are sore (not really enlarged) and I have a sore throat. I do have a history of lymph problems in my neck after having long term untreated adult tonsillitis for years (now removed, but still have lymph node issues from time to time). Knowing that Philadelphia has a decent sized HIV positive population and not knowing where this guy came from, I am very frightened right now. Knowing the demographics of HIV I fear that I may be infected. I plan on seeing my doctor ASAP, but I am currently uninsured.

I just need to know the likelihood of becoming infected. My abrasion did not bleed, although it scabbed over later. I did taste blood in my mouth, too, and I don't know if it was his or mine from rolling my nose on concrete during the fight.

Any info on chances would be appreciated. I just need details outside of seeing my doctor and seeing what he says. I can't sleep.


Thank you,

A concerned scrapper