i tested negative for mono, flu and strep. what could cause these symptoms aside from that?

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My 1 year old has had fever 4 4days now. Neg strep and rsv, flu test. Her tonsils are huge and white her sister tested pos for mono. Should i be worrie

Answer 1

Hard to say: Since you provided no history or symptoms,just a list of negative tests, the docs on the site have no information to work from. Be more specific if you submit another question, and be complete.This is not a chat, and questions are not linked.

Answer 2

Not exactly harmless: Mononucleosis is a viral infection and generally not considered a serious infection. However, mononucleosis can cause an enlarged spleen, which is at greater risk for rupture and hemorrhage. Thus we recommend avoiding all contact sports when one has been diagnosed with mononucleosis.

Answer 3

Serious Issue: Mononucleosis, or mono, is a serious viral infection, usually associate with epstein-barr virus. Mono is readily contagious with most bodily fluids, especially saliva, tears and mucous. Kissing can spread the disease, which is how it got it's nickname. Mono can last for weeks to a month or more. Fever, lethargy, swollen neck glands, and sore throat are all hallmarks. You can only get it once.

Answer 4

? harmless ?: When people get mono in early childhood it is often indistinguishable from other self healing viral illnesses. They are sickly for a while but recover without problems.Teens and adults might have mild disease or be bedridden for 3 weeks to a few months with dangerous spleen enlargement and potential rupture.It is a disease I respect and while you might consider it harmless, others would not.

Answer 5

No: Mono (infectious mononucleosis) is caused by epstein barr virus (ebv), and herpes sores are caused by herpes simplex viruses type 1 or type 2. Herpes simplex and ebv are different viruses.

Answer 6

Yes: Yes it is caused by one of the herpes viruses.

Answer 7

Not really!: Both can be orally contagious, but very different!

Answer 8

Maybe yes: Although the great majority of normal, healthy people recover from ebv (mono) infection without any long term problems, there are always an unlucky few who have very serious symptoms. A person with cancer and a weakened immune system, or damage to the spleen, liver, blood cells, or bone marrow, may have more complications from ebv. Chronic or recurrent epstein-barr virus infections can also occur.

Answer 9

Infect Mono & Cancer: Infectious mononucleosis (im) is caused by the ebstein-barr virus (ebv). Like with any virus, the delicate balance between recovery and complication depends on your immune status, and cancer can cause immunocompromise. Only your doctor can assess your risk, based on the type of cancer you have, its extent, your general state of health and immune status, and other factors.

Answer 10

Yes: Yes, i typically recommend Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) to use only if needed. If someone has liver, spleen, kidney or blood disorders, this may limit their use.

Answer 11

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Tylenol (acetaminophen) should help, however if your symptoms are not intolerable, might be best to allow the viral infection to run its course.

Answer 12

Yes, sort of: After getting mono, due to ebv virus, a person will have ebv virus in his saliva sometimes. If he does heavy kissing with people who did not get ebv as a child, then those people can catch ebv from him and get mono. However, if he raises his kids in a way where they share foods, drinks, spoons, straws, normal kisses, etc..., his young kids can get ebv from him and have only mild symptoms, not mono.

Answer 13

Up to 18 months: Ebstein barr virus has been cultured in patient with mono 18 months after initial infection. The igm in this viral illness stays positive for a long time. As long as igm is positive you definitely can transmit it.

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