Your symptoms are consistent with a urinary tract infection (UTI) – the human mouth contains a wide spectrum of pathogenic bacteria. If you haven’t done so, you should be evaluated by a physician and have your urine tested for UTIs as well as tests for STDs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and trichomonas).
With regards to herpes, a physical exam by your physician can determine if you have herpetic lesions. Initial herpes infections often present as a systemic viral illness syndrome (fevers, cough, etc). In addition, herpetic pain is often begins with local itching/tingling followed by local burning pain as the lesions erupt.
