Infectious Mononucleosis

Infectious mononucleosis: Symptoms

Brief overview Symptoms: Sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, fever, enlarged spleen; often asymptomatic in children Causes and risk factors: Infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) via saliva during kissing or other bodily fluids (sexual intercourse, blood); every infected person is potentially contagious in phases for life Diagnostics: Blood test for EBV and EBV antibodies, … Infectious mononucleosis: Symptoms

Infectious Mononucleosis: Treatment

How is glandular fever treated? In most cases, doctors treat glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis) that is accompanied by symptoms only against the symptoms. This means that in most cases the fever is reduced and the pain is alleviated with appropriate medication. Only in severe cases is the use of cortisone or other measures necessary. A … Infectious Mononucleosis: Treatment