Chills in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 28yo Woman | Infectious Diseases | SMLE Q#11924
SMLE Question #11924
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Objective: OBJ-349
Last updated: February 2026
A 28-year-old woman has 3 weeks of fatigue, malaise, diffuse arthralgia, low back pain, and intermittent fever with chills. She frequently consumes unpasteurized goat milk and cheese. Examination shows mild hepatosplenomegaly. Blood cultures identify Brucella species. Evaluation shows no endocarditis, neurobrucellosis, spondylitis, or other focal infection. She is started on appropriate combination antibiotic therapy. What is the optimal total duration of antibiotic therapy for uncomplicated brucellosis?
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