What are the five signs of an infection?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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The signs of infection vary according to the organ and site of involvement. Most common symptoms and isgns are fever, chills, rigor, vomitings, diarrhoea, burning urine ,sore throat ,cough, new onset of pain. Inflammation has five cardinal signs which are pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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