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Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis, also known as Mono, IM, EBV and kissing disease, it is an infectious disease generally transmitted through saliva and mucus. All questions concerning causes, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments will be found here.

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Is mononucleosis treatble?

There is no "cure" for mononucleosis. The treatment consists of getting lots of rest, drinking lots of fluids and using medications to help with symptoms, such as throat lozenges for sore throats, and acetaminophen or ibuprofen for headaches and muscle aches. In children under 19, aspirin has been linked to a potentially fatal condition called Reye's syndrome, so you should not take aspirin unless instructed by your doctor.

Included in "getting lots of rest" is avoiding strenuous activities like sports. Your body needs real rest in order to recover quickly. If you have mono, you probably won't feel energetic, and it's important not to push yourself (since doing so can delay your recovery).

Is mono deadly?

mononucleosis can only cause death if you have a ruptured spleen other wise no.

How is mononucleosis diagnosed?

Mono tests include:
• Monospot test. This quick screening test detects a type of antibody (heterophil antibody) that forms during certain infections. A sample of blood is placed on a microscope slide and mixed with other substances. If heterophil antibodies are present, the blood clumps (agglutinates). This result usually indicates a mono infection. Monospot testing can usually detect antibodies 2 to 9 weeks after a person is infected. It typically is not used to diagnose mono that started more than 6 months earlier.



• EBV antibody test. For this test, a sample of blood is mixed with a substance that attaches to antibodies against EBV. A series of tests can detect different types of antibodies to help determine whether you were infected recently or sometime in the past.

Does mono come back?

Mono is an infectious disease that can be spread through bodily fluids. This disease can go into remission and come back.

Your boyfriend had mono if you have it from him now can you give it back to him and can he get it twice?

you get it back from him. or if your not sure my answer is right you can always go to google and google it or u can go to ask.com

What is the difference between depression and mononucleosis?

Mononucleosis is a contagious disease.

Depression is a mood disorder; it is not contagious at all.

Both can make you feel very tired and sluggish, but other than that, they are not alike at all.

What are the symptoms of mononucleosis?

the symptoms of monucleosis is vomitting neassa, weight loss, fever swollen lymph gland, swollen sleen, rash, chest pain, nosebleeds

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abdominal Swelling
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythms
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Cold Sweat
  • Cough
  • Dark Urine
  • Diaphoresis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Fast Heart Rate
  • Fatigue
  • Feels Hot to Touch
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Heart Rate Altered
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Jaundice
  • Joint Pain
  • Light Hurts Eyes
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Malaise
  • Moist Skin
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Stiffness
  • Nausea
  • Night Sweats
  • Pain
  • Pale Stools
  • Rash
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sore Throat
  • Stiff Neck
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Swollen Tonsils
  • Tired
  • Weakness
  • Yellow Eyes
  • Yellow Skin

You won't know until 4-6 weeks after you are infected with the virus but the main symptoms are swollen glands, severe sore throat, excessive tiredness.
1. Lack of energy

2. A loss of appetite

3. Chills

4. Severe sore throat

5. Fever (102-104 F)

6. Swollen glands
Symptoms of Mono are lack of energy, loss of apetite, fever, severe soar throat, chills, and swollen lymph glands.

What disease does hyper-cellular bone marrow indicate?

hyper cellular marrow indicates an abnormality usually associated with pre leukemia

Do you take antibiotics for mono?

NO! Mononucleosis is caused by a virus. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses and can increase bacterial antibiotic resistance when misused.

Can mononucleosis cause permanent nerve damage?

Yes, it can, I've suffered from mono and have permanant nerve damage in my neck.

How does poor hygiene actually help protect against teenage mononucleosis?

In countries with poor sanitation and in cases where young children have poor hygiene, young children can be infected with Epstein-Barr (which causes mononucleosis). These young children have cases that are asymptomatic because a child's cellular immune system is immature and cannot cause severe tissue damage.

With good hygiene, an early childhood infection of Epstein-Barr would be very unlikely. It would then be more likely to show up in the teenage years or later, and cause a more vigorous cellular response, producing the signs and symptoms of mononucleosis in 50% of cases.

Taken from Microbiology- With Diseases By Body System Second Edition, by Robert W. Bauman

What is Mononucleosis the disease?

There have been many who speculate that just about everyone comes down with "mono", but in some it's not much more severe than a minor cold. Unfortunately, mono can be quite a bit more severe among many people. Typically, mono affects the lymph glands below the jaw bones. The disease can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months. It should be watched by your physician, since mono can also affect your spleen and cause more severe problems among a small percentage of the population.

What is mono?

== Mononucleosis, also called "mono," is a common viral illness that can leave you feeling tired and weak for weeks or months. Mono goes away on its own, but lots of rest and good self-care can help you feel better. == Mono is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is most often seen in adolescents and young adults. Children can get the virus, but it often goes unnoticed because their symptoms are mild. Adults usually do not get mono, because they have immunity to the virus. Mono can be spread through contact with saliva, mucus from the nose and throat, and sometimes tears. Because the virus can be spread through kissing, it has earned the nickname the "kissing disease." If you have mono, you can avoid passing the virus to others by not kissing anyone and by not sharing things like glasses, eating utensils, or toothbrushes. As soon as you get over mono, your symptoms will go away for good, but you will always carry the virus that caused it. The virus may become active from time to time without causing any symptoms. When the virus is active, it can be spread to others.
When people use the colloquial term "mono" they are often referring to a disease formally known as Infectious mononucleosis which is a communicable disease characterized by fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen lymph nodes. Persons afflicted by the disease should rest and not engage in strenuous activity and seek medical counsel.

What is ebv Panel?

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous herpesvirus that affects more than 95% of the world's population and is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis (IM). It is also associated with Burkitt's lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and lymphoproliferative disorders occurring in primary and acquired immunodeficiency disorders.
EBV panel tests for antibodies.

Is mononucleosis in any way related to herpes?

Mononucleosis is caused by a herpesvirus called Epstein-Barr virus. There are many herpesvirus and they each cause different things. Epstein-Barr can not cause a cold sore or genital herpes.

Do illegal drugs show up in a blood test if they are testing for mononucleosis?

No. A pregnancy test tests for the hormones that only show in pregnancy. Mono is a disease and they would look for the signs of Mono. Now, they could also do a pregnancy test just to make sure you aren't pregnant to check off what is wrong with you. The doctor will order blood tests of various kinds to be sure what the problem is with your health.

When does Mononucleosis go away?

Mononucleosis is a disease of the white blood cells. It will usually resolve on its own given lots of time (think months) of rest and recuperation.

How does mono spread?

Mono is spread through kissing, coughing, sneezing, or any contact with the saliva of someone who has been infected with the virus. (That's how mono got nicknamed "the kissing disease.") It can also be spread through other types of direct contact, like sharing a straw or an eating utensil.

Do you have to take your tongue ring out if you have mono?

It would be wise to treat a tongue ring the same as you would a toothbrush with any illness. Your jewelry can hold onto bacteria just as your toothbrush can.

You should replace the jewelry with a new piece or even ask a shop to autoclave your jewelry for you. They might sterilize it for a small fee, but to be safe, invest the $10 in a new bar.