Definition:
Glandular fever, also known as infectious mononucleosis, is a disease that thrives in the saliva. When not treated, it can cause serious damages to the blood, liver and spleen.
Diagnosis:
The disease can be diagnosed via blood serum tests. The lymph nodes are also checked as well as the liver and spleen for mild abnormalities and slight enlargement.
Treatment:
Infectious mononucleosis has no specific medical treatments as of the present. The disease meanwhile can resolve on its own after a few weeks.
Symptoms and Signs:
Among the symptoms of glandular fever are fever, chills, malaise, sore throat and fatigue that my last for weeks.
Causes:
Glandular fever is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which thrive in the saliva. This disease is common among adolescents since it can be contracted via kissing.
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