I was just visually diagnosed with genital herpes- waiting on the swab results and bloodwork. I had all the signs of a primary outbreak- swollen inguinal glands, malaise, fever, lesions, and internal pain. I've never had any outbreaks previous to this.
I'm female, and have just begun a new relationship with a man. My outbreak falls within the 2-12 day period when primary infections usually occur after exposure. However, it seems unlikely that he has herpes (he is getting tested now as well, but has no symptoms, and has never had any symptoms, and has tested neg. a few years ago.)
I however have been very stressed- could I have had the virus and my outbreak be just very delayed? Or could a recurrent outbreak actually just be worse than the first?