Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of infection?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of infection?

Infections typically show signs of inflammation and a body-wide response. Redness and swelling are classic local indicators at the site of infection, warmth to touch reflects increased blood flow and inflammation, and fever shows the body’s systemic response. Shortness of breath isn’t a standard listed symptom of infection in basic assessments; it points more to breathing problems or other serious conditions. If someone does have trouble breathing, it warrants urgent assessment, but it doesn’t fit the usual infection symptom profile.

Infections typically show signs of inflammation and a body-wide response. Redness and swelling are classic local indicators at the site of infection, warmth to touch reflects increased blood flow and inflammation, and fever shows the body’s systemic response. Shortness of breath isn’t a standard listed symptom of infection in basic assessments; it points more to breathing problems or other serious conditions. If someone does have trouble breathing, it warrants urgent assessment, but it doesn’t fit the usual infection symptom profile.

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