while developing a fever is the most serious sign and should be treated as an emergency there are other signs and symptoms you should be aware of that may indicate you have an infection: chills and sweats change in cough or new cough sore throat or new mouth sore shortness of breath nasal congestion stiff neck burning or pain with urination unusual vaginal discharge or irritation increased urination redness soreness or swelling in any area including surgical wounds and ports diarrhea vomiting pain in the abdomen or rectum new onset of pain changes in skin urination and mental status if you experience any of these signs or symptoms you should call your doctor right away. for more information about the signs and symptoms of an infection visit www. preventcancerinfections. org
what are some symptoms a cancer patient may have if they have an infection?