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Assess my risk

Hi guys!
I know this is a stupid question` and that HIV isn't transferred through fingering. But I'm a bit worried.

One day ago, my cat scratched me on my pinky finger. It bleed for a while. The next day a scab formed. However, I went swimming after and it dissapeared. Later that night, I had protected anal sex  with a guy and later fingered him. It didn't hurt while doing it. HOwever, when I finished I pressed my finger and the scratch stung a bit .The fingering only lasted about 2 min.

Is there a probability that I could have acquired HIV as the anal fluids got into my bloodstream through the cut?

Should I get tested/get the PEP?

Thank you in advance
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Thanks!! will do. I was on the emergency waiting room waiting for the doctor to  get me the PEP but I know you are extremely good at what you do :) and If you say there is no risk then I'll take your word for it :) so I'll just leave :D

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Please ignore the replies from HIVscared111 they are incorrect and without merit. You never had an exposure by fingering cut or no cut.
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Hello my friend, I doubt you had a risk contracting HIV but I also recommend you to consult a doctor regarding taking pep before its too late (72 hours). Don't waste your time here you either consult a doctor in the experts forum or go to the nearest doctor for advise as in this forum there are no one is an expert to give such advice.
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