How you know if you have an infection?

See a doctor: Infections may present in a multitude of ways, some of which may be quite silent. If you suspect you have been infected with something, discuss this with an experienced clinician and they will know how best to evaluate the possibilities.

Depends where: It depends what part of the body is infected. If in the lungs cough, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath would be the symptoms. The classic signs of inflammation and infection are redness, swelling and pain. Fever, malaise, arthralgias and myalgias are also frequent symptoms when infected.

Depends where: It depends what part of the body is infected. If in the lungs cough, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath would be the symptoms. The classic signs of inflammation and infection are redness, swelling and pain. Fever, malaise, arthralgias and myalgias are also frequent symptoms when infected.

Many: Fever, pain, redness, fatigue, swelling can all be signs of infection!