Symptoms usually occur 1 - 7 days after the bacteria enter your body:
Bluish coloration of the skin
Bloody, watery drainage from nose
Breathing problems, including difficulty breathing, fast breathing, high-pitched breathing sound (stridor)
Chills
Croup-like (barking) cough
Drooling (suggests airway blockage is about to occur)
Fever
Hoarseness
Painful swallowing
Skin sores (usually seen in tropical areas)
Sore throat (may range from mild to severe)
Note: There may be no symptoms.