SN instructed that should be call your doctor right away if you notice any of the following signs and symptoms of an infection: Fever ( this is sometimes the only sign of an infection ), chills and sweats, change in cough or a 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.
Instructed patient about infection, which is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.
Instructed patient on how an infection may cause symptoms or not. This presence or absence of symptoms is caused by the microorganism's injury to the body's cell or by the body response to the invasion.
Instructed patient about what happens when the body's defense system is effective. In that case the infection may remain localized and temporary, producing only mild, treatable symptoms.
Instructed patient that if the infection persists and spreads it can progress to an acute or chronic disease.
Instructed patient about the most common types of infection in diabetic patients, for example: skin, subcutaneous tissue, and renal and pulmonary infections.
Instructed patient about skin infection signs, such as redness, skin breakdown, discharge, and blisters with purulent exudates. Contact MD immediately if any of these symptoms appear.
Instructed patient about infections are commonly produced by bacterias or viruses. Once diagnosed most infections can be treated with antibiotics.
Instructed patient on how the most effective way to prevent infections is by frequent hand washing. That is the first line of defense that our body has. Hands may spread hundreds of microorganisms to our clothes, meals, environment or skin.