Infectious Colitis
CMV mononucleosis; Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Treatment
Most patients recover in 4 - 6 weeks without medication. Rest is needed, sometimes for a month or longer to regain full activity levels. Painkillers and warm salt water gargles can help relieve symptoms.
Antiviral medications are usually not used in people with normal immune function.
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Expectations (prognosis)
Fever usually goes away in 10 days, and swollen lymph glands and spleen return...
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