Thank you for asking me this question. It is sad to know that you caught the infection but be sure proper treatment can cure it. As far as your question is concerned, usually getting in direct skin contact of an infected person leads to development of genital herpes within six days.  Symptoms of herpes vary with each individual and hence it becomes difficult to judge the period of infection through the test. There are cases where an individual can test positive but do not show symptoms for quite some time.  The genital herpes is a simplex virus infection and is asymptomatic. Generally 80% of individuals who test positive to this infection do not show any history of genital herpes that is symptomatic. It should always be kept in mind that the persons infected with genital herpes can spread the infection without realising that they even had one.  The most important thing that should always be understood is that the infection can be transmitted even though the disease seems inactive and there are no visible scores of the infection.  As you have seen few genital herpes picture, you must have a clear idea how it looks like at different stages and so you must keep a check on yourself to know when exactly you begun with it. More over regular testing and treatment can cure the disease very well. I hope you found the answer to your question. Good luck.