Question

The incubation period of brucellosis is

• A. 3- 6 hours
• B. 1- 2 months
• C. 10- 30 days
• D. 3- 7 days

Answer 1

The correct option is C 10- 30 days

The incubation period is the time interval between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms. Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria belonging to genus Brucella which mainly infects cattle, swine, goats and dogs. Humans acquire the disease through direct contact with infected animals. The incubation period is 2–4 weeks i.e.10- 30 days. Initial presentation is nonspecific with fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, and night sweats.

So, the correct answer is option C.