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Mononucleosis

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Alternate Names : Epstein-Barr Viral Syndrome, Infectious Mononucleosis, Kissing Disease, Mono

Definition

Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing fevers, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck. It is typically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but can also be caused by other organisms such as the cytomegalovirus (CMV). Both viruses are members of the herpesvirus family.

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Mononucleosis, Photomicrograph of Cells
Mononucleosis, Photomicrograph of Cells

Mononucleosis, Photomicrograph of Cells
Mononucleosis, Photomicrograph of Cells

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Infectious Mononucleosis #3

Acrodermatitis
Acrodermatitis

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Splenomegaly

Infectious Mononucleosis
Infectious Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis, Photomicrograph of Cell
Mononucleosis, Photomicrograph of Cell

Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome on the Leg
Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome on the Leg

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Mononucleosis - View of the Throat

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Mononucleosis - Mouth

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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

Mononucleosis is often transmitted by saliva. While it is known as "the kissing disease," occuring most often in 15- to 17-year-olds, the infection may occur at any age.

Mono may begin slowly with fatigue, malaise, headache, and sore throat. The sore throat becomes progressively worse, often with enlarged tonsils covered with a whitish-yellow covering. The lymph nodes in the neck are frequently enlarged and painful.

A pink, measles-like rash can occur and is more likely if the patient is given ampicillin or amoxicillin for a throat infection. (Antibiotics should NOT be given without a positive strep test.) The symptoms of mono gradually subside on their own over a period of weeks to months.

Chronic EBV infection may be associated with some rarer types of cancer. In Africa, for example, EBV is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma. In organ transplant patients, it can cause post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD), a type of lymphoma.


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Review Date : 11/12/2003
Reviewed By : Steven Angelo, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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