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Infectious Mononucleosis
Infectious Mononucleosis (Overview)
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
Infectious Mononucleosis (Overview)
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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What is the transmission for infectious mononucleosis?
Kissing: Epstein barr virus the cause of mononucleosis is spread by kissing. Once you are infected you shead virus in your saliva for 18 months, long after you've recovered. ...Read more
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Infectious mononucleosis (Tip)
Mononucleosis is a virus transmitted through respiratory droplets. ...See more
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Infectious mononucleosis = kissing disease?
Kissing: Epstein barr virus the cause of mononucleosis is spread by kissing. Once you are infected you shead virus in your saliva for 18 months, long after you've recovered. ...Read more
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How long does it take infectious mononucleosis to affect your lymph nodes in your neck afteryou've kids person?
4 to 7 weeks: Lymph nodes and other symptoms usually show up 4 to 7 weeks after exposure to the epstein barr virus, which causes mononucleosis. They can occur sooner. People with mono are most infectious earlier in the disease, but can remain infectious up to 18 months. Transmission is mainly through saliva. Any infection of the mouth and throat can cause swollen lymph nodes in the neck, so see a doctor. ...Read more
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Infectious mononucleosis (Tip)
You only get mononucleosis once; the antibodies you develop protect you from getting it again. ...See more
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Is viral meningitis infectious?
Very variable: There is a very large number of viruses that can cause meningitis, most are not infectious. See this site for more info. http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/viral.html. ...Read more
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What might cause the symptoms of infectious mononucleosis in 19yo?
MONONUCLEOSIS: Infection with ebv, herpes virus type 4 characterized by fatigue, fever, pharyngitis and lympadenopthy. ...Read more
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Infectious mononucleosis (Tip)
Doctor, when can I return to contact sports after having mononucleosis? ...See more
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Does the eb virus cause infectious mononucleosis?
Yes: The epstein barr virus (ebv) causes mononucleosis. After infection, it stays in the body for life. If the infection occurs in early childhood, the illness will be similar to the common cold. Most people have been infected by the ebv virus by the time they reach adulthood. ...Read more
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How is infectious mononucleosis serology diagnosed?
Mono serology: You can do a spot test for heterophile antibody or send the blood to lab for it.You can also send the blood for epstrin barr antigen which is not normally present in blood.You can also do immunoglobulin m(igm)test which shows acute infection.Igg will be positive for past infection with mononucleosis. ...Read more
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Is infectious colitis contagious?
Yes, by definition: Infectious means that it is contagious from one person to another. ...Read more
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How is infectious mononucleosis serology interpreted?
Surprise: When the serology test was first used it was thought to be diagnostic. Eventually it was found that most people were positive. It appears that the eb virus is an opportunist organism that is "waiting in the wings" for some body chemistry that provides its advantage. Then the serology titre (concentrration) goes up as the organism becomes active. ...Read more
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What is non infectious mononucleosis?
I do not know: Infectious mono is a serious viral mediated illness which is well known. Other viral, illnesses, and bacterial illnesses can cause similar symptoms of sore throat, nodes, malaise etc. ...Read more
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Is viral hepatitis a contagious illness?
Yes: Types a and e are spread fecal-orally. B, c, and d spread thru blood and body fluids. ...Read more
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Infectious mononucleosis (Tip)
Do take a break from any contact sports for 4 weeks after a mono infection. ...See more
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Can you get a doctor's note excusing you from school when diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis?
Doctors note: It depends on how sick you are with mononucleosis, some patients do not feel that sick and are able to attend school, but others may miss school for few to several daus and excuse can be given, it also depends on the complication and involvement of liver with abnormal liver function test and accompaning tiredness , fatigue, and lethargy. ...Read more
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Is lupus infectious or contagious?
Neither: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease in other words your immune cells are causing inflammation in your your tissues and organs. It is not contagious but does occur in families related to genes but you do not catch it from another individual like you would a cold or influenza. ...Read more
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Mono (Definition)
Infectious mononucleosis, also known as mono, is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, and enlarged spleen. It is spread via saliva, hence its ...Read more
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