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What should i do if monospot blood test shows up positive more than a year after it was already positive?

Q: what should i do if monospot blood test shows up positive more than a year after it was already positive?

: Probably nothing if you're not having any continued symptoms of mononucleosis. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Probably nothing if you're not having any continued symptoms of mononucleosis. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/4/2023

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A member asked:

What should i do if monospot blood test shows up positive more than a year after it was already positive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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