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Can you catch hiv by fingering the vagina?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

HIV Risk is Zero: No. There is zero risk in this scenario.

Answered 1/13/2019

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Im female and I received fingering from a nigerian man of unknown HIVstatus deep in my vagina for about 5mins. Assuming he had a cut on his finger, is this a potential HIV risk?Can I resume unprotected sex with my husband and do I need to get tested?

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Hi, want to know the risk of contacting HIV through fingering inside my vagina by a HIV positive man. I didnt see any noticeable cuts on his hand but it was quite dark..please help Im so worried. Do I need PEP? Pls has there been a documented case?

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STD EXPERT: I received fingering from a Nigerian man of unknown HIVstatus deep in my vagina for about 5mins. Assuming he had a cut on his finger, is this a potential HIV risk?Can I resume unprotected sex with my husband and do I need to get tested?

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Does fingering into vagina for 15 seconds or less can cause HIV ? No cut on hand or fingers

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HIV/ AIDS SPECIALIST. Hello! I want to know the risk of contacting HIV through fingering inside my vagina from a HIV positive man. I didnt see any noticeable cuts on his hand but it was quite dark..please help Im so worried. Do I need pep?

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