Mononucleosis
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Mononucleosis Symptoms
Common symptoms of mononucleosis include:
Anorexia
Fatigue
:
May be prolonged for weeks after the initial symptoms resolve
Fever
Headache
Generalized body aches
Muscle aches
Sore throat
Red throat
Throat
swelling
:
Swelling
of the tonsils
Swollen lymph glands in the neck
Vomiting
Uncommon symptoms of mononucleosis include:
Mild,
right upper abdominal pain
Jaundice
:
Yellow skin
Yellow eyes
Brown urine
Rash
Eye redness
:
Viral conjunctivitis
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Fatigue
Muscle aches
Neck swelling
Rash
Sore throat
Swollen glands (neck)
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: May 4, 2009
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