What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Persistent fever
- Chills or night sweats
- Fatigue
- Breathlessness
Understanding care
Clinical care may include prompt infection testing, heart imaging and specialist treatment. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Persistent fever with marked illness or possible heart infection needs urgent medical assessment. New breathlessness, confusion, chest pain or collapse requires emergency care.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
