How long does it take before genital herpes appears after exposure?

It usually takes a period of 7-12 days, but some infected persons never have an active breakout. The most accurate way to be diagnosed is by having a blood test.

Signs and symptoms of Herpes can be different for each person. Most times, when you become infected with Herpes for the first time, the symptoms appear within 2 to 10 days. And this first episode may last between 2 to 3 weeks.

The signs and symptoms that you have been exposed to the Herpes virus are the same for men and women. The early symptoms of genital herpes are:

Generalized aches and pains in the legs, buttocks and sexual organ area
Pain and pressure in the area between your belly button and your sexual organs
An unusual discharge from the vagina or penis
An itching or burning feeling in your sexual organs area including the rectum
A fever and upset stomach that you may think is the flu

An outbreak can be something as small as inflammation down there, ie. it looks swollen, or even just a slight burning sensation, or a small itch or tingle. It can take weeks or even months to have a visible outbreak, it could happen right away.

I can take anywhere from 7 days to never ever having symptoms. It really varies from person to person. Someone can go through life and not even know they have it.

It takes from 1-3months after exposure, usually the first outbreak is the worst.

If you don't see anything after 2 months, there is a very high chance that you didn't get it.