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
pathogen’s DNA. To further determine the concentration of the antigen in the patients and the possible path of infection, an ELIZA test was conducted in collaboration with the campus’ laboratory research team. The patients experienced the following symptoms due to the pathogen: a sudden high fever, persistent headaches, neck stiffness, nausea, and fatigue. Since the pathogen, Neisseria meningitidis, that causes this disease is a gram-negative bacterium, the patients were prescribed with antibiotics
and being away from my family when I get a call from my family, informing me that my grandmother was sick and the prognosis was not looking good--as she was refusing treatment. A few of weeks after this occurred, I received another call from my family, letting me know that my grandmother was now choosing to go through with treatment. This period of instability from my family, paired with classes starting to reach their full speed, lead to a floodgate being opened of issues I thought I had resolved
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
predominant makes up about 5% of cases. These types differ in form and the cancer cells grow and divide in different ways, so they are often treated differently (American Cancer Society, 2015). What are the symptoms of the cancer? According to American Society of Clinical Oncology (2014), Common symptoms caused by Hodgkin lymphoma include painless swelling of lymph nodes, high temperature, weight loss, heavy sweating at night, pruritus, fatigue and pain in the lymph nodes caused by drinking alcohol.
as the Epstein-Barr virus. It is the major cause of infectious mononucleosis, or "mono" - the "kissing disease." It is a contagious infection and is passed on through saliva. Coughing, sneezing, or sharing utensils with an infected individual. Also, the (HHV5) it is the official name of cytomegalovirus (CMV) which is also the cause of mononucleosis. People that has a healthy immune system this virus at times does not show any symptom It can be sexually transmitted, it can cause problems to newborns