Infectious mononucleosis
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Infectious mononucleosis Infectious mononucleosis is usually caused by EBV - Epstein-Barr Virus - people usually get infected in their childhood. There is no vaccine for the disease. In the 1920's it was described as "the kissing disease". | ||||
Disease information
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Fever | 70 |
| Sore throat | 70 |
| Swollen lymph nodes | 70 |
| Headache | 60 |
| Petechiae | 70 |
| Fatigue | 50 |
| Muscle and joint pain | 70 |
| Purpura | 60 |
| Weakness | 60 |
| Dysphagia | 50 |
| Night sweats | 70 |
| EBV detected | 100 |
Examinations[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Examination
- Interview
- Oral cavity inspection
- Neck palpation
- Temperature measurement
- Physical examination
- Serologic sampling
- Differential diagnosis
If complications occur:
- X-ray chest
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment
