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What complications can mononucleosis commonly cause?
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Several: The most worrisome is the swelling of the spleen, that can rupture after trauma and allow you to bleed to death.The rest are more manageable, including extension of "illness" duration up to 3 months, etc.
Answered 11/30/2014
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