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How common are complications from mono?
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Rare: Mononucleosis is usually an uncomplicated viral disease.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Mononucleosis: Complications are not uncommon and may be more serious than the disease itself. They can include spleen enlargement, liver disease and jaundice. Blood disorders, myocarditis, meningitis, encephalitis and guillain-barre syndrome, and significant tonsil swelling.
Answered 5/30/2018
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