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Fingering in anus and HIV

Does brief anal fingering lead to hiv infection? Is it worth testing for?
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No, this is again, not a risk for HIV.  Air inactivates it.  You were not at risk from this.
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20620809 tn?1504362969
Fingering either the vagina or anus is not a way people get HIV.  The only ways people get HIV is from unprotected vaginal or anal sex or IV drug needles. However, I would make sure to do a thorough hand washing after anal fingering due to bacteria.
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I think i should clarify.  If a person receives anal fingering (finger was inserted inside once) from another male, could this lead to HIV infection if the person who inserted his finger just touched his own penis?
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