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Infectious Diseases |
Mononucleousis03/14/1999 |
Which test is the best indicator that a person is suffering from mono? What is the best treatment?When can sports activities resume?
Infectious mononucleosis is a common illness caused by Ebstein-Barr Virus (EBV). The best test to confirm the diagnosis is a positive mono-spot test (done on a blood sample) in a person with clinical symptoms of mono -- persisting fatigue, low grade fever, swollen lymph nodes, and sore throat.There is no specific treatment for EBV or mono -- just rest and time (usually weeks) until a person feels better.
A person may resume playing sports and other strenuous activity when they are feeling strong enough to do so. This, of course, varies from person to person.
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Kenneth Skahan, MD Assistant Professor in Infectious Diseases College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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