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A 33-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: infectious mononucleosis?
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Dr. Ivy Fisheranswered
Pediatrics 45 years experience
Mono: Mononucleosis is a viral disease caused by EB
Epstein Barr virus. It can last 10-14 days even up to weeks and become chronic on occasion. A mono assay test can reveal if present and on an CBC can see nucleated or atypical lymphocytes. Sore throat, fatigue, fevers are the main symptoms. Treatment remains bedrest, fluids and Advil 400 mg po q 6 hrs until no symptoms occur. Reg MD if symptoms progres
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