Question 1

are there any short term or long term effects of mononucleosis? what are they?

Accepted Answer

Various effects: In short term, mononucleosis can make you acutely sick with sore throat, mild fevers and a rash as well as abdominal pain, which can be from an enlarged liver or spleen and needs to be checked to avoid complications like rupture. 
Long term complications of mono include chronic fatigue, myalgias and glandular enlargements.
Most cases of mono recover spontaneously, however, with supportive care.

Question 2

i have mononucleosis and developed a full body rash, not from drugs. how can i help ease the itch as i can barely sleep. i've tried nothing but rest . i had mono for 3 days total, and now only feel the effects of the rash.

Accepted Answer

If : If you have mononucleosus and sore throat and rash please see your physician to make sure you don't also have strep throat.  They often happen at the same time.  
In general though, itchy rashes like you describe can feel better with cool (not hot) baths or showers and taking over the counter benadryl (diphenhydramine).  Avoid wearing itchy sweaters too.

Question 3

is mononucleosis painful?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally you can have symptoms similar to the flu or a bad cold.  You can also have a very severe sore throat with enlarged tonsils.

Question 4

can you die from mononucleosis?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: A few boys/men have a genetic defect that causes progressive illness with epstein barr virus (ebv) infection.  In most people ebv causes a self limited febrile illness, ie. Mono.  Ebv is implicated in some cancers, e.g., burkitt lymphoma, nasopharyngeal cancer, which can be lethal.

Question 5

what are mononucleosis symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue, sore throat: A single, large lymph node on either side of the neck, sleepiness, nausea, loss of appetite and in some extreme cases, viral hepatitis (when mono is from CMV rather than ebv) are common symptoms that i've seen in my practice.

Question 6

could mononucleosis trigger celiac?

Accepted Answer

No definate link: No one knows what triggers genetically predisposed individuals to develop celiac's.  There have been rare case reports of patients developing celiac following mono infections, but no published data linking the 2 things.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of mononucleosis?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat, fever: Headache, tiredness, swollen lymph nodes, occasionally a rash.  You should be tested if you have these, as it could also be several other things that would respond to antibiotics.

Question 8

my sister has developed mononucleosis. what is it exactly?

Accepted Answer

EBV infection: Mononucleosis is an infection caused by the ebstein-barr virus.  Typically this infection causes a sore throat, swollen glands in the neck, and occasionally an enlarged liver and spleen.  The infection also is associated with a feeling of loss of energy.  This infection is contagious, can last a long time, and enlargement of the spleen is a risk if involved in contact sports.

Question 9

how contagious is mononucleosis?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat: Transmission during acute disease is unusual since most of these patients are i'll and not in the mood to be with others.  However, in convalescence and years afterwards, ebv will be silently excreted in saliva. Called the kissing disease, infection can occur during this time by exposure to saliva.

Question 10

what is non infectious mononucleosis?

Accepted Answer

I do not know: Infectious mono is a serious viral mediated illness which is well known.
Other viral, illnesses, and bacterial illnesses can cause similar symptoms of sore throat, nodes, malaise etc.

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