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13 Αυγ 2024 · Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is characterized by a triad of fever, tonsillar pharyngitis, and lymphadenopathy . It was initially described as "Drusenfieber" or glandular fever in 1889, but the term "infectious mononucleosis" was later used in 1920 to describe six college students with a febrile illness characterized by absolute lymphocytosis ...
27 Ιουλ 2023 · MONO TREATMENT. The goal of mono treatment is to ease the symptoms while the immune system contains the virus. Antibiotics (which are used to treat bacterial infections) are not helpful because a virus causes mono. No antiviral medications are known to treat or cure Epstein-Barr virus effectively.
This topic will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mononucleosis in adolescents and adults. Infectious mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV can spread through contact …
30 Νοε 2022 · There's no specific therapy available to treat infectious mononucleosis. Antibiotics don't work against viral infections such as mono. Treatment mainly involves taking care of yourself, such as getting enough rest, eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of fluids.
8 Αυγ 2023 · Mononucleosis classically presents with fever, lymphadenopathy, and tonsillar pharyngitis. The term “infectious mononucleosis” was first used in the 1920s to describe a group of students with a similar pharyngeal illness and blood laboratory findings of lymphocytosis and atypical mononuclear cells.
Infectious mononucleosis is a risk factor for chronic fatigue syndrome. Spontaneous splenic rupture occurs in 0.1 to 0.5% of patients with infectious mononucleosis and is potentially life-threatening. Treatment is mainly supportive. Reduction of activity and bed rest as tolerated are recommended.
Early, accurate and informed laboratory test results are vital for diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and management. A key challenge for the practitioner, particularly in cases where the illness can present atypically, is distinguishing bacterial tonsillitis infections from early acute IM.
