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Mononucleosis



Mononucleosis, photomicrograph of cells
Mononucleosis, photomicrograph of cells
Mononucleosis, photomicrograph of cells
Mononucleosis, photomicrograph of cells
Infectious Mononucleosis #3
Infectious Mononucleosis #3
Acrodermatitis
Acrodermatitis
Splenomegaly
Splenomegaly
Infectious mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis
Mononucleosis, photomicrograph of cell
Mononucleosis, photomicrograph of cell
Gianotti-Crosti syndrome on the leg
Gianotti-Crosti syndrome on the leg
Mononucleosis - view of the throat
Mononucleosis - view of the throat
Mononucleosis - mouth
Mononucleosis - mouth
Antibodies
Antibodies


Mononucleosis

Alternative Names:

Infectious mononucleosis; Mono; Kissing disease; Epstein-Barr viral syndrome
Prevention:

The infection is probably spread by saliva and close contact. People may be contagious while they have symptoms and for up to a few months afterwards. The virus can live for several hours outside the body. Avoid kissing or sharing utensils if you or someone close to you has mono. The exact period that people are contagious varies.


References:


Hoffman, R., ed. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 4th Ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone, 2005.

Gershon, AA, Hotez, PJ, and Katz, SL, eds. Krugman?s Infectious Diseases of Children. 11th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2004.

Noble J, ed. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd Ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2001.




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