Unsure of diagnosis

[Thingscouldalwaysbeworse]

On 4/26 I presented with symptoms consistent with a primary herpes outbreak. High fever followed by painful urination and pimple-like bumps in my pubic area. Before I noticed the bumps I went to walk-in and tested positive for a UTI and was given 6 bactrim @ 300mg. When I went to see my doctor for the bumps I had taken 3 of them. She said the bumps were consistent w/herpes and did  PCR swab test. This was less than 3 days after noticing the first bump. Despite this, PCR came back negative for both types. Blood tests came back negative for both syphilis and chlamydia.    
Can I have herpes and still have both tests come back negative? I finished the course of antibiotics prior to blood tests. Could the bactrim have started to clear a different STD or even folliculitis before I had my blood work done?
I need some concrete info to know how to proceed...especially with my boyfriend who I'm pretty sure infected me.

[Thingscouldalwaysbeworse]

Thanks. I figured that was the case but I hate just having to wait it out. Not knowing for sure makes me feel like I'm sitting around waiting for an outbreak or waiting 3 more months. It's very difficult. And of course I want to believe the negative test results but I'm not sure I can.

[Life360_Dave]

I just noticed that you had a pcr which is very accurate. But having a blood test would be a good confirmation. Have it 3 months post exposure.

[Thingscouldalwaysbeworse]

So does that mean I have to wait another 2-3 months before a blood test would show antibodies?

[Life360_Dave]

Hi, swabs are only certain for showing a positive not a negative, A blood test would be needed to confirm your herpes status.