I woke up in the middle of the night from a sharp pain that felt like an incest bite. I then developed a rash that became red, itchy with boils filled with puss. I ignored it assuming it was the result of an insect bite. However the rash is recurring. I would like to know if it could possible that I have herpes. Also,can the initial pain/symptoms of herpes seem like a sharp painful bite from a pest. I had sex about 30 days before the rash appeared with protection. Please advise what is the best test to determine if one has herpes.