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Initial Outbreak Timing

Initial Outbreak Timing

I had unprotected oral sex performed on me about 5 weeks ago.  Last week I had some itching in my genital area, which I scratched rather vigorously.  A few days ago I noticed a rash developing and an now wondering if I contracted herpes or the rash is a result of the scratching/irritation. I have never experienced any symptoms that would lead me to believe I had herpes before.  How long does it take for the virus to "manifest" itself.  It seems like 2-14 days is the norm, but how long can it take for a first time outbreak to appear?
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Do you even know if your partner has HSV-1? And if so, did they have a cold sore when they went down on you? Also, there is already a high likelihood you have HSV-1 yourself.

This isn't something you need to worry about. I'd move on.
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5 weeks aftter sex symptoms. Please. NO, it is not herpes. You got an itch for one of the other billion reasons people get itches and if you scratch for a period of time, it turns red.
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