How to check for undulant fever?
Patient: I had undulant fever in 1953, have had severe fatigue, joint pain etc. on & off for several years, very severe this past year. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 9 i really don't think I have that) I had a dream and was directed to tell my Dr that I had Undulant fever as a child, I did and now she really thinks I am nuts. I have read some things about cronic undulanr fever. So the question is this..could I have this after 57 years? Is there a blood test for this? Doctor: Hi thanks for asking question You want to know about how to diagnose undulent fever.It can present with fever, myalgia, arthritis , headache etc.Blood will reveal anemia and leukopenia mainly.gram stain reveal gram negative coccobacilli.Serological test is helpful like ELISA.Blood or bone marrow culture helpful for diagnosis.If liver is involved liver enzymes like AST elevated.Liver biopsy can be helpful.I hope I have solve your query regarding diagnosis of brucellosis