Question 1

how long does white stuff stay in throat with mono?

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Variable.: If you have mononucleosis the fever usually resolves within about 10 days.  Swelling of lymph nodes ; organs usually resolves within about a month. You may have fatigue from several weeks to several months. You may be contagious for several months (even if asymptomatic).

Question 2

what should i do for mono and a throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Mono Infection: Mono, also infectious mononcleosis, is caused by the virus, epstein barr. It causes a prolonged sore throat, excessive malaise, swollen lymph glands, and may cause an enlargement of the liver and spleen. There is no medication that specifically treats this common viral infection, but symptoms can be helped with tylenol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen, warm salt water gargles and tincture of time - steroids maybe.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of strep throat vs mono?

Accepted Answer

Can be identical : Occasionally a strep germ will produce a characteristic sandpaper like rose colored rash. Mono does not. Withoutb that clue they can appear identical. Testing is the main way to sort them out.

Question 4

when do you feel the symptoms of mono? i kissed like 4 people when i was drunk a few days ago and my throat started hurting today.

Accepted Answer

Could be: Symptoms usually occur 4-6 days after exposure so it's possible. Could just be a non mono sore throat.

Nearly all humans acquire EBV infection at some point in their lives. Interestingly it may be a majority that get it as children. They are then immune. This explains why the kissing disease only affects some people who kiss.

Question 5

what do you do for sore throat from mono?

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Warm honey: 1 tablespoon of warm honey every 2-4 hours.

Question 6

how long would mono/strep throat last?

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Strep throat 1 week: Mono can last 1-2 months, but the worst of it about 3 weeks.

Question 7

why does one get strep throat after mono?

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Friends, family, etc: One gets strep throat AFTER mononucleosis for the same reason one gets strep BEFORE mono... friends, family, coworkers, etc... Strep is caused by a bacteria, transmitted by close contact such as between family members. Mono is caused by a virus, also transmitted by close contact. Both are common human conditions, which means a person can get one before the other or both at the same time.

Question 8

what's the symptom difference of mono and strep throat. ?

Accepted Answer

Similar but: Both cause very sore throat with swelling and fever. Both can be diagnosed readily with a rapid test. Mono rapid test is less accurate. Mono  significant systemic symptoms such as fatigue, sleepiness, nausea, and the swelling tends to be more severe and more dramatic appearing.  Strep gets better much faster and does justify antibiotics in children and teens. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/strep-throat/basics/symptoms/con-http://www.pennmedicine.org/encyclopedia/em_PrintArticle.aspx?gcid=000591

Question 9

is it normal for your throat to have black spots with mono?

Accepted Answer

No: Mono is characterized by sore throat, fever, swollen neck lymph nodes, splenomegaly, abnormal liver enzymes, atypical lymphocytosis and a postitive mono serology.

Question 10

i want to know what is the difference between strep throat and mono?

Accepted Answer

See below: Mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the epstein barr virus.
A strep throat is a pharyngitis caused by the bacteria streptococcus pyogenes.
They share several signs and symptoms like fever, exudative pharyngitis and enlarged neck lymph nodes.
They can occur silmultaneously.

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