The type of fever in which the temperature fluctuates more than 2°C, all above normal, during a 24 hour period is: mcq given below:
Q. The type of fever in which the temperature fluctuates more than 2°C, all above normal, during a 24 hour period is:(a) Intermittent fever / |
| Do you Agree with Answer comment below |
🌡️ Remittent Fever
✅ Answer: (b) Remittent Fever
📖 What is Remittent Fever?
Remittent = To lessen or decrease, but not return to normal.
👉 Remittent fever is a fever in which the body temperature fluctuates by more than 2°C (3.6°F) within 24 hours, but never falls to the normal range.
It is commonly seen in infections such as infective endocarditis, typhoid fever, and some viral or bacterial illnesses.
🩺 Why is Option (b) Correct?
The question states:
- ✔ Temperature fluctuates by more than 2°C
- ✔ Temperature remains above normal throughout the day
👉 These are the defining features of Remittent Fever.
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong?
(a) Intermittent Fever
❌ The temperature rises but returns to normal or below normal at least once within 24 hours (e.g., malaria).
(c) Recurrent Fever
❌ Fever episodes are separated by several days of normal temperature, then recur.
(d) Relapsing Fever
❌ Characterized by fever lasting for several days, followed by an afebrile period, after which the fever returns (classically seen in Borrelia infections).
📝 Types of Fever
| Type | Characteristic Feature |
|---|---|
| Continuous (Sustained) | Temperature remains above normal with fluctuation <1°C |
| Remittent | Fluctuation >2°C but never reaches normal |
| Intermittent | Temperature returns to normal at least once daily |
| Relapsing/Recurrent | Fever-free days followed by another febrile episode |
🌡️ Remittent = Temperature “Remits” but never reaches normal.
Continuous → Always high, little variation.
Remittent → Big variation, always above normal.
Intermittent → Returns to normal every day.
📌 Exam Tip: Nursing and medical exams often ask to differentiate fever patterns. Remember: Remittent fever fluctuates significantly but never returns to normal, whereas intermittent fever returns to normal at least once every 24 hours.
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