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Infectious Mononucleosis Treatments and Therapies |
EBV Infections; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections; Glandular Fever; Mononucleosis |
Infectious mononucleosis (also known in North America as mono, the kissing disease or Pfeiffer's disease, and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or the cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through saliva or blood, or by sharing a drinking glass, eatin ...
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Complications
... Significant complications of mononucleosis include enlargement of the spleen. In extreme cases, the spleen may rupture, causing sharp, sudden pain in the left side of your upper abdomen. If such pain ...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... There''s no specific therapy available to treat infectious mononucleosis. Antibiotics don''t work against viral infections such as mono. Treatment mainly involves bed rest and adequate fluid intake. O...
Source: MayoClinic
Self-care ... In addition to getting plenty of bed rest, these steps can help relieve symptoms: Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. Fluids help relieve fever and sore throat and prevent dehydration. Take an ove...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Epstein-Barr Virus Infections (National Institutes of Health)
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Infectious Mononucleosis (National Institutes of Health)
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