Brucella Melitensis Quiz

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What is the clinical presentation of localized brucellosis?

  • Osteoarticular disease, meningitis, endocarditis (correct)
  • Anemia, leukopenia, pancytopenia
  • Scrotal swelling (orchitis)
  • Fever, malaise, weight loss, joint pain, lymphadenopathy

What is the recommended treatment duration for brucellosis in children less than 8 years old?

  • Gentamicin for 7 days
  • Doxycycline and rifampin for 6 weeks
  • Ciprofloxacin and rifampin for 6 weeks
  • Bactrim and rifampin for 6 weeks (correct)

What is the first sign of relapse in men with brucellosis?

  • Scrotal swelling (orchitis) (correct)
  • Fever
  • Weight loss
  • Malaise

What investigation is recommended if combined with leg/back pain not improve despite therapy to rule out osteoarticular disease?

<p>MRI (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is double therapy recommended for brucellosis treatment?

<p>If only serologies positive without bacteraemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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