Mononucleosis Information

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Mononucleosis is a viral illness that often results in fever, swollen lymph glands, and a sore throat. This eMedTV article discusses the causes, transmission, symptoms, and treatment of mononucleosis and provides links to additional information.

The two possible mononucleosis causes are the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the cytomegalovirus (CMV). This eMedTV segment discusses both of the viruses that may cause mononucleosis and provides statistics about their prevalence in the US.

As this eMedTV segment explains, a mononucleosis diagnosis often involves a review of the patient's medical history, a physical exam, and certain tests (such as a monospot test). This article looks at the steps involved in diagnosing mononucleosis.

A monospot test is used to confirm a diagnosis of mononucleosis, or mono. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how a monospot blood test works, how accurate it is, and the other tests that may be used to diagnose mono.

For most people with mononucleosis, the prognosis is good; most symptoms usually resolve in 1 or 2 months. This eMedTV resource describes the typical mononucleosis prognosis and discusses chronic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections.