Timeline for initial symptoms

[panicd]

I recently (5days ago) had unprotected sex with someone and found out they have genital herpes. I have had vaginal itching in different areas for 2 days followed by frequent and urgent but not painful urination (have problems with UTIs and this is different). I haven't gotten any bumps or rash or redding of the skin yet, but I imagine they are coming. What is the timeline on developing lesions from the initial itching stage? Also, what is the liklihood of getting meningitis or some other complication? Please help.

[panicd]

So went to the doctor and it was a yeast infection. However, just had little dots with white tops that arent pimiples pop up on my neck. Have had a sore throat for the last two days. Had figured it was just like a little cold or something since I hadn't been sleeping and all the stress. Now thinking that wasn't the case. Do i need to wait until one breaks open to go get a culture or do I go now before they break open?

[panicd]

Thank you for answeing! I will absolutely get tested. However, is the time from when the itchiness to developing lesion/bumps still 2-20 days or is it less time?

[gracefromHHP]

the risk of contracting herpes from a one time unprotected encounter are very, very low. I can happen but odds are it didn't.   If you did happen to contract herpes, symptoms will occur anywhere between 2 -20 days post encounter.

since this was unprotected sex, you can properly cover your std testing bases at the proper times. You can get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea anytime after 1 week post encounter. syphilis after 6 weeks. herpes, hiv and hepatitis after 3 months.

odds are your current symptoms are just irritation or even vaginitis going on, should they continue through the weekend or get worse, be seen for a proper exam and testing.

grace