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Licking blood on my hand

Hi, yesterday at work i saw a few drops of blood on my hand i thougt was mine, then i licked it away and realised i had no cuts so it could very possibly be one of my co workers blood. My question is do i have to be worried about Hiv and get tested?
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I do doubt you'd get a coworkers blood on your hand. But even if you did, this is not a risk for HIV. HIV is only transmitted by unprotected vaginal or anal sex or sharing IV drug needles.  Licking blood does not transmit the virus.  Air and saliva inactivate it.So, no risk.  
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Ok thanks for the answer.
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