Mononucleosis - symptom, Treatment of Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis Information
Mononucleosis (often called "mono") is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The designation "mononucleosis" refers to an increase in a special type of white blood cells (lymphocytes) in the bloodstream relative to the other blood components as a result of the EBV infection. One common way to "catch" mono is by kissing someone who has been infected, which is how the illness got its nickname.
Symptoms of Mononucleosis
- constant fatigue
- fever
- sore throat
- loss of appetite
- swollen lymph nodes (also commonly known as glands, located in your neck, underarms, and groin)
- headaches
- sore muscles
- larger-than-normal liver and spleen
- skin rash
- abdominal pain
Causes of Mononucleosis
It is is an infection that is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Treatment of Mononucleosis
Your doctor will probably first ask you some questions about your symptoms and then may do blood tests to confirm the diagnosis. There is no cure for mononucleosis, but the good news is that even if you do nothing, the illness will go away by itself, usually in 3 to 4 weeks. They're immune and won't get mononucleosis again. Treatment mostly involves bed rest and getting adequate fluids.
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