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Brucellosis - Symptom

Alternative Names

Rock fever; Cyprus fever; Undulant fever; Gibraltar fever; Malta fever

Symptoms:

Acute brucellosis may begin with mild flu-like symptoms or symptoms such as:

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Excessive sweating
  • Weakness
  • Weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Back pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Joint pain

Classically, fever spikes occur every afternoon to levels around 104 degrees Fahrenheit. "Undulant" fever derives its name from this up-and-down fever.

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

The illness may be chronic and persist for years.

Signs and tests:

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

  • Reviewed last on: 8/16/2007
  • Arnold L. Lentnek, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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