Which systemic sign may accompany traumatic reticuloperitonitis?

• A. Low grade fever
• B. High fever with rigors
• C. No fever is ever observed
• D. Profound hypothermia

Answer: (A)

In traumatic reticuloperitonitis, the systemic response is usually modest. The inflammation from a localized reticular/peritoneal infection often triggers only a low-grade fever rather than a high, rigors-filled fever. This reflects a more localized process with a milder systemic reaction. While fever can be present, it tends to be low-grade; severe systemic sepsis would more likely produce a high fever with rigors or even profound hypothermia in very late or shocky cases. So the most consistent systemic sign you might see is a low-grade fever, along with other signs like dullness, reduced appetite, and decreased rumination.