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Have I got herpies?

Initially I didn't notice until I went toilet and it was really sore. Now that I am aware of it it has been sore and itchy but I've managed to leave but it doesn't look like it's clearing up. I had a look at herpies images and thought it could be that but not sure.

What do you think?

https://i.imgur.com/RGNolLQ.jpg
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19892408 tn?1502689287
Chances are it's too late for an accurate swab. The swab test needs to be done typically within 24-48 hours of a lesion forming. Any later and it could result in a false negative due to not enough virus being present at the time of collection.
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Thanks for comments. Have booked in to check with doc. Will update with what I find out.
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19892408 tn?1502689287
Go to the doctor and get it swabbed. Best thing you can do right now
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That definitely looks like it. Sorry.
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It's like a tight bunch of tiny white circles, it looks like I could pick the head off them of course I wouldn't though, hurts to touch it as well.
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15249123 tn?1478652475
We really don't look at pictures. Describe it and location.
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It's right on the tip of the head of the penis next to the pee hole. I've described it further below.

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