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College student diagnosed with mono by monospot 3 wk ago. enlarged lymph nodes and itchiness are less . now she has a loss of voice and lots of mucus and cough . is it another viral infection or continuation of mono? she was better and now this !!

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen now: Infectious mono can produce a dangerous epiglottitis.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

College student diagnosed with mono by monospot 3 wk ago. enlarged lymph nodes and itchiness are less . now she has a loss of voice and lots of mucus and cough . is it another viral infection or continuation of mono? she was better and now this !!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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