10 Symptoms of Staph Infection

10. Pneumonia

Not many people are aware that pneumonia is also a form of invasive staphylococcal infection. It is an infection of the lungs that can be very serious if left untreated. Symptoms include a rapid heartbeat along with a very high temperature such as 38 degrees Celsius or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, or above. You may have chills, be sweating and shivering, lose your appetite and experience chest pain along with a dry cough. Mostly you will have difficulty breathing. Your breathing is labored even when you are resting, and this can be very worrying for those experiencing the condition.