The nature of infections Clinical features of infection Systemic Malaise Aches Fever, shaky, rigor Increases heart rate Increased respiratory rate Increased blood glucose Altered mental status Possible localising features White blood cells (leucocytes) Consequences of infection Respiratory, dyspnoea, hypoxaemia Gastrointestinal, vomiting, diarrhoea Urinary, dysuria, pus, blood Meningitis, headache, back pain, photophobia Shock, low blood pressure Treatment Rest Warmth Causal Antibiotics Antivirals Fluids Food, anorexia Supportive, oxygen, intravenous fluids Urine output