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Fingering and HIV

I was on holiday in Croatia about a 1 year ago, and engaged in 2 acts with a local male (I am female) that I did not know, and am concerned if I should have an HIV test.  First, the guy did finger me. I am concerned because I was at the end of my menstruation cycle, and most likely his fingers came in contact with my blood - even if a tiny amount.  I know this would increase the risk of a very low to no risk activity like fingering. I do not recall him having any cuts on his fingers, but no way for me to know for sure.  Second, he performed oral sex on me - this was very brief - maybe 20/30 seconds if not less. It was very quick.  

I researched on the internet and have seen there is little to no risk with fingering, and oral sex is very low risk. Additionally, I have considered that the city in Croatia I visited has very low spread of HIV infection.

I am not very sexually active - as I have not engaged in vaginal or anal sex.

Based on what I engaged in in Croatia, should I be tested?  The anxiety is s getting to me, and not sure if I am just worrying for nothing.  

Thanks.
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279164 tn?1192530134
Teak is right
NO HIV RISK from your scenario
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You were never at risk for contracting HIV. No one in the history of HIV has ever been infected by fingering.
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