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Infectious Mononucleosis
Also called: Glandular fever, Kissing disease, Mono
Infectious mononucleosis, or "mono", is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus spreads through saliva, which is why it's sometimes called "kissing disease." Mono occurs most often in 15 to 17-year-olds. However, you can get it at any age. Symptoms of mono include
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph glands
Sometimes you may also have a swollen spleen. Serious problems are rare.
A blood test can show if you have mono. Most people get better in two to four weeks. However, you may feel tired for a few months afterward. Treatment focuses on helping symptoms and includes medicines for pain and fever, warm salt water gargles and plenty of rest and fluids.
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Epstein Barr (Mononucleosis)
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Mononucleosis(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Overviews
- Epstein-Barr Virus and Infectious Mononucleosis(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Mononucleosis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
- Mono Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
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Related Issues
- Recurrent or Chronic Mononucleosis: Is There Such a Thing?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Tutorials
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Epstein Barr (Mononucleosis)(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
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Epstein Barr (Mononucleosis)(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Infectious Mononucleosis(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Back on the mat.
- Article: Splenic embolization for splenic laceration in a patient with mononucleosis.
- Article: Recombinant gp350 vaccine for infectious mononucleosis: a phase 2, randomized,...
- Infectious Mononucleosis -- see more articles
- Epstein-Barr virus infections -- see more articles
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Organizations
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Children
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Mononucleosis(Nemours Foundation)
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What's Mono?(Nemours Foundation)
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Mononucleosis(Nemours Foundation)
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Teenagers
- How Is Mono Spread?(Nemours Foundation)
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How Long Is Mono Contagious?(Nemours Foundation)
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Mononucleosis(Nemours Foundation)
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