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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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Infectious mononucleosis is a type of?
It is a viral infection, caused by the Epstein-barr virus. Commonly known as the kissing disease. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, fatigue, malaise, pharyngeal inflammation, vomiting, petechiae and loss of appetite, lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), hepatitis (refers to inflammation of hepatocytes-cells in the liver) and hemolysis (the bursting of red blood cells).
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Which blood test may confirm infectious mononucleosis?
A mononucleosis spot (or Monospot) test is a blood test used to determine whether or not you are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus, which is the organism that causes infectious mononucleosis.
Paul-Bunnell Testing is a heterophile antibody assay. It is used in the diagnosis of glandular fever, and to screen for infectious mononucleosis (IM).
Can one caught mono from a person who contracted it many years ago?
Some studies show that mono remains contagious for up to 18 months after symptoms subside, but if someone has been fully recovered for "many years" it is very unlikely you could catch it from them.
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How many times a day you can take a rest to treat Mononucleosis?
There is no such thing as too much rest; rest any time you feel the need to do so.
Can a virus hang out for a long time in a body without showing up?
It is possible because there are many viruses that do this. One example is the shingles virus. Another is the oral version of herpes. However, not all viruses stay in the body. It depends on the type.
How is mononucleosis is contracted?
You can get mono from making out with people, which is why it is sometimes called the "kissing disease." An uninfected but susceptible individual receives the virus from the saliva of someone who already has it (a carrier), and it can trigger the outbreak of the associated disease. Most people exposed to the virus have few or no symptoms.
