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Worried and scared

Ok here's my story.  I have tried to study up on HIV the best I can.  The internet is so full of confusing data and I'm at the end of my rope here.  My friends tell me that I'm crazy and my question is regarding a non risk situation.  I'll get to the point.  I am a married man.  I have never had sex with anyone but my wife.  My wife is 100% negative (she had a test recently for insurance purposes).  My story is like so many.  I strayed from my marriage.... I met a lady that I had a lot in common with and we started talking.  My risky activity is only long make out sessions...no intercourse.. French kissing, deep open mouth kisses.  Well I came to my senses before I took things any further.  Well I have found out stuff about the other lady that has concerned me.  Is the deep kissing a HIV risk that warrants testing?  I only have so so oral health...and the other lady had some problems with her teeth.  I have really become concerned over this.  I am about to go buy an oraquick test... This happened months ago.  Could I test positive from this? My wife wants to have children and I'm scared I could infect her from this.  Basically should I buy the test over my exposure?  Should I be concerned for my wife ( can I safely have sex again).  What are the chances I'll test positive...does this ever happen..
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Correct.
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Thank you for your professional information.

So in other words, no one gets infected through French kissing / no risk and I don't need to test?
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HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
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