Mononucleosis Description of the Disease Mononucleosis is often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) but may also be caused by other viruses such as cytomegalovirus. Kissing, coughing, and sneezing are common ways of spreading mononucleosis (DeMoranville, 2002). The disease usually develops several weeks to 2 months after exposure to the virus, which spreads primarily through exchanges of saliva. The incubation period of the EB virus is 2 to 8 weeks followed by an acute phase of 2 to 8 weeks
Mononucleosis Symptoms Mononucleosis is an infectious disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which infects the cells in an individual's throat, and an individual's immune system (Deckler et al., 2009). Mononucleosis gets its name from the high number of white blood cells in the blood of an infected person, which are called mononuclear cells (Deckler et al., 2009). People infected with EBV carry the virus in their saliva. Symptoms The symptoms of Mononucleosis are as follows, according
virus was later found to cause infectious mononucleosis. Mononucleosis has since been nicknamed the “kissing disease”. Transmission is spread orally, primarily through saliva. Healthy people are able to spread the virus to uninfected people through kissing or sharing food. The virus remains dormant in the body throughout life. For the most part, EBV presents no serious complications other than the cold-like symptoms and glandular fever related to mononucleosis. However, a growing body of evidence
Introduction Mononucleosis is a viral disease that affects those usually between the age of ten and thirty-five, although a person at any age can get the disease. This disease found in mainly adolescents and adults seems to only occur in those who escaped the Epstein-Barr virus infection in childhood. It is also known as Glandular Fever, because it affects the lymph nodes in the neck, arm pits and groin. It can last anywhere from one to two weeks to six to eight weeks
Even while seeing Dr. Singleton and continuing with weekly appointments with Iara Cury, I did not see a noticeable improvement in my symptoms or functionality. By the time a slight improvement in my symptoms due to a medication adjustment started to show (PHQ-9 results April 7), I had come to the realization that I needed to take care of myself both physically and mentally before trying to catch up in my Spring 2017
The Effects of a College Environment on a Students Health Introduction When one goes away to college, their life changes dramatically. They are forced to make changes in their own lives in order to adapt to college life. When one is in high school and living at home, their eating habits and personal hygiene practices are for the most part controlled by their parents. They are told what to eat and when to eat it. They are told to keep their room clean and to take their vitamins, etc. When
The second disease was the Epstein–Barr virus, which is also known as mononucleosis, that infected two students on campus. For diagnosis, DNA sequencing through BLAST was also used to detect the pathogen’s existence in one of the patients. However, since the laboratory was unable to obtain a sample from the second patient, the clinic deduced their infection by determining their relationships. The symptoms that accompany this illness include a fever, sore throat, headaches, fatigue, and
regional lymphadenopathy in a teenager, there are various etiologies that should be explored. Lymphadenopathy is often a benign entity that is self-limiting but can also be the presenting sign of a more serious illness. Our patient had several signs and symptoms that were concerning for both a malignant etiology as well as an infectious cause for his acute, painful lymphadenopathy. Due to the commonality and potentially serious causes of lymphadenopathy, it is important for physicians to be able properly
causative agent of the ‘kissing disease’ or mononucleosis. The ‘kissing disease’ is contagious and is passed from one person to the other through sharing utensils, saliva, or sneezing interactions with an infected person. Moreover, there is (HHV5), officially known as cytomegalovirus (CMV). Apart from the HHV4, it is also thought to cause mononucleosis. The virus is particularly dangerous for healthy people as it may fail to show any signs or symptoms. It can be contracted through sexual encounters
Lymphoma, a cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes, is the most common blood cancer. Hodgkin lymphoma is one of two common types of lymphoma that considered to be one of the most curable forms of cancer. This research paper is going to introduce Hodgkin Lymphoma in several aspects in order to give an overview of the cancer. What is the type of the cancer? Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of human body’s immune system (Mayo Clinic