Mononucleosis
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
sore throat in adults
sore throat in children
vomiting in adults
vomiting in children
warning signs
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Transmission
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Mononucleosis Outlook
What to expect with mononucleosis:
Most people with this infection recover completely without treatment within 2 to 4 weeks.
Complications are much more likely in those with
weak immune systems
:
AIDS
,
diabetes
or
cancer
.
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Mononucleosis Complications
Related Conditions
Cervical lymphadenitis
Epstein Barr infection
Influenza
Tonsillitis
Viral syndrome
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Fatigue
Muscle aches
Neck swelling
Rash
Sore throat
Swollen glands (neck)
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Mar 26, 2009
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Mononucleosis References:
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Ebell MH. Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis. Am Fam Physician. 2004 Oct 1;70(7):1279-87.
Grotto I, Mimouni D, Huerta M, Mimouni M, Cohen D, Robin G, Pitlik S, Green MS. Clinical and laboratory presentation of EBV positive infectious mononucleosis in young adults. Epidemiol Infect. 2003 Aug;131(1):683-9.
Hanna BC, McMullan R, Hall SJ. Corticosteroids and peritonsillar abscess formation in infectious mononucleosis. J Laryngol Otol. 2004 Jun;118(6):459-61.
Kinderknecht JJ. Infectious mononucleosis and the spleen. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2002 Apr;1(2):116-20.
