Question

Winterbottom's sign of trypanosomiasis refers to?

• A. Swelling of lymph nodes in the neck
• B. Bilateral swelling of the feet
• C. Presence of fever and chills
• D. Skin rash on the abdomen

Hint:

When studying parasitic infections, focus on common diagnostic signs such as Winterbottom's sign for trypanosomiasis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Winterbottom's sign is a characteristic sign of African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), where swelling of the posterior cervical lymph nodes (often bilateral) occurs. It is a prominent feature of the disease, caused by the parasitic infection transmitted by the tsetse fly.