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How soon should i go back to work after glandular fever?
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GLANDULAR FEVER: Other name: infectious mononucleosis/ mono, caused by epstein-barr virus. Human are only reservoir. Transmission: from saliva by close contact/ kissing; from blood transfusion. Recovery by 2-4 wks. Fatigue, malaise may wax and wane for wks to months. U can shed virus more than 6 mo. Then intermittently. Go back to work when better, start slowly, avoid contact sports/pe until full recovery.
Answered 9/28/2016
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