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I was just told my mono reactivated. my only symptom is sore lymph nodes/head pressure. does that sound normal? i don't feel sick like the first time.

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

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Usually not: Ebv reactivation is usually purely a viral shedding phenomenon, without clinical symptoms of disease. However, if everything else is ruled out, it is as good an explanation as any.

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Answered 4/3/2013

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A member asked:

I was just told my mono reactivated. my only symptom is sore lymph nodes/head pressure. does that sound normal? i don't feel sick like the first time.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Ho answered

Dr Ho agreed

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