The Chief Diagnostic Sign of Brucellosis Is

Question

The chief diagnostic sign of brucellosis is
A) petechiae.
B) jaundice.
C) "bull's eye" rash.
D) fever which recurs at 24 hour intervals.
E) fever which cycles every 72 hours.

Accepted Answer

Fever which recurs at 24 hour intervals is a classic symptom of brucellosis, also known as undulant fever. This fever pattern is often accompanied by other symptoms such as fatigue, muscle aches, and headache.