Pneumococcal pneumonia, a type of lung infection, presents with various symptoms, including:
- Fever and chills, often the first signs.
- A cough that might bring up mucus or even blood.
- Shortness of breath because of lung inflammation.
- Sharp chest pain that gets worse with deep breaths or coughing.
- Extreme fatigue.
- Excessive sweating, especially at night.
- Headache and muscle aches.