There are several common signs and symptoms of infection. Some might be caused by something other than an infection, but you should consult your doctor as soon as any of them appear.
• Fever. This is a very reliable sign of infection and has to be attended to immediately, especially if your white
blood cell count is low.
• Shaking chills.
• Severe night sweats that often require a change of bedclothes.
• Nausea and vomiting, especially if accompanied by fever.
• Diarrhea, especially with a fever or with blood in the stool .
• Burning or pain when urinating, which could indicate a bladder infection.
• Coughing, shortness of breath or chest pain, all of which may be the first signs of pneumonia or bronchitis.
• Sore throat.
• A sore IV site from a permanent catheter for chemotherapy such as a Hickman or Port-a-Cath .
• Headache or neck stiffness with fever. This could indicate meningitis, a very serious infection of the nervous
