Mononucleosis

Please describe any socio-economic, educational, familial, cultural, or physical hardships or challenges you have overcome. You may attach a separate sheet if you need additional space.

Those who make a habit out of traveling the world, more often than not, become more of an extrovert than they may have been prior to their many journeys. It is no secret that those who make the choice to travel more often have a bit of extroversion in them, however, even the least social of any group typically find a way out of their shell when traveling. No matter the destination, it is the various interactions with people from foreign backgrounds, beliefs and cultures that present a challenge to the normality that most individuals cling to. These initial interactions create a comfortability, or openness rather, to engage with new people and see humankind through an altered, more optimistic lens than once

suffered through two years of a deadly virus that no one would speak of. The virus was

Communication seemed to be the biggest issue for several reasons. The main issue was that I was young, so when it came to explaining my symptoms most doctors would assume I was exaggerating and brush them off as flu or cold symptoms. After seeing two different doctors that both claimed I just had a bad case of the flu, my mother

Some challenges I could forsee having on this trip would be getting used to a new environment. I do not really travel much and am not aware of the way of life in other places even in just the United States. I am from Hood River, an extremely small town in which not much happens. The town is extremely calm that when I visit an urban place like downtown Portland, it feels like a completely different way of life. I will prepare myself to adapt to a new team and volunteer work by interacting more with other people that do not share the same experiences or beliefs as

Mononucleosis, Infectious mononucleosis, is a viral illness that is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and is commonly referred to as the “kissing disease”. Mononucleosis most often occurs between the ages of childhood to early adulthood. Mononucleosis is asymptomatic with flu like symptoms that may not be immediately recognized as mononucleosis. In most cases, mono symptoms are mild and can be resolved at home. Mono is not typically serious and usually clears up within one to two months.

Even though everything will never make since, I would make sure I have an open mind when I get there. I need to be open to learning new experiences when I travel so I enjoy it to the fullest. This concept I do not think would be too hard because I love to learn new things. The other problem I could see myself having is that I am such a quiet and shy person, I do not know how much I would be engaged when I

It was the second semester of my senior year, and soccer season was just getting started. Prior to the first game, our coach put us through an extensive winter conditioning program. Looking back, it was the hardest I have ever pushed my body to this day. Having worked so hard, I was very optimistic about the season ahead. That optimism, however, quickly changed.

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, is called “the kissing disease” because that is one of the ways you can get it. Mono occurs in about 1 in every 2,000 people every year. Mono is caused by Epstein-Barr virus, EBV for short, which affects nearly every person at some point in his or her life. In this essay, you will learn the signs and symptoms, the treatment options for, and the prognosis of infectious mononucleosis.

Choice “D” is the best answer. The mainstay of treatment for infectious mononucleosis is supportive care, including adequate hydration; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or acetaminophen for fever and myalgias; and throat lozenges/sprays or gargling with a 2 percent lidocaine (Xylocaine) solution to relieve pharyngeal discomfort. Given the lack of evidence for bed rest in many other conditions, it seems sensible to recommend that patients decide their return to usual activities on their energy levels[2].

The most significant challenge that I faced is culture difference. Born in Indonesia, continuing education on America and being an international student has not been easy on me. This has been an issue for me when I leave high school early and when to a community college in Seattle. At that time, I was not even 18 years old and having difficulty when communicating with people.

Choice “E” is the best answer. This patient has symptoms and signs consistent with infectious mononucleosis caused by Epstein Barr virus (EBV). The infection begins with a general feeling of malaise and fatigue. The malaise and fatigue is followed by fever, sore throat, and lymphadenopathy. The pharyngitis due to EBV infectious mononucleosis may be exudative or nonexudative.

Life in another country involves significantly different living situations, academic environments and social customs. What experience and skills do you have that will help you cope with such differences?

One very big problem I had to deal with was trying to keep my grades up while I had mono. This was a such an enormous problem, because I spent about a week in the hospital, and then after that I was only able to go to school for half days for a couple months. I still received almost the same amount of work from most teachers, but I didn’t get any of the class time and it felt as though I was playing catch up everyday at school. If I was well and did half days at school I could easily keep up without a doubt, but some of the effects of mono made me feel constantly tired, drained of energy, and lacking motivation. Obviously I spent a lot of time sleeping, because another effect of mono includes not wanting to do anything like talking to others,

The first challenge, and in my opinion the most crucial challenge that I had to face was learning the English language, and communicating with different people. Almost every international student is faced with this challenge; Alberto Fernández Fernández said, “International students often face adjustment issues impacting their level of satisfaction with their experience. These involve oral language proficiency, as well as feelings of anxiety and isolation resulting from language deficiencies”. This challenge was important for me to overcome due to the fact that I am here for the sole purpose to study in an American University, so obviously I am required to learn the language. Likewise, I have to learn how to speak so that I can be able to communicate with other students and professors. I personally