Infectious Mononucleosis Description Infectious mononucleosis, usually called mono, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). It is easily spread through saliva, giving it the nickname the “kissing disease.” Children infected with the virus are often without symptoms, but in adolescents and adults, mono is often the cause for missed school and workdays. Common signs and symptoms • No symptoms for up to a month after being infected • Extreme fatigue • Tiredness (sleeping 12 to 16 hours a day) • Fever • Headaches< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Instructions for Sports Medicine Patients Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by admin in SPORT MEDICINE | Comments Off on Infectious Mononucleosis Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Infectious Mononucleosis Description Infectious mononucleosis, usually called mono, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). It is easily spread through saliva, giving it the nickname the “kissing disease.” Children infected with the virus are often without symptoms, but in adolescents and adults, mono is often the cause for missed school and workdays. Common signs and symptoms • No symptoms for up to a month after being infected • Extreme fatigue • Tiredness (sleeping 12 to 16 hours a day) • Fever • Headaches< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
