| Disease |
INFECTIOUS MONOUCLEOSIS |
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| Quotation |
“I kissed my first woman, and smoked my first cigarette on the same day. I have never had time for tobacco since.” |
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| Definition |
an infectious disease caused by Ebtsein Barr virus, transmitted by oral contact, mostly affecting teenagers and young adults. |
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| Prognosis |
Good with the fever subsiding in a week and the Splenomegaly and adenopathy taking about 4 weeks to subside. |
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| General Measures |
Warm throat gargles.Physical rest during acute phaseNo quarantine required |
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| Advice to Patient |
Avoid vigorous physical activity for a month after subsidence of illness, and until the Splenomegaly resolves. |
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| Follow Up |
Ensure regression of Splenomegaly before permitting normal activities |
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| Inadequate Response |
Look for complications mentioned. |
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| Prevention |
As spread is possibly by saliva, appropriate advice. |
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| Reference From |
MedicineNet.com – www.medicinenet.com/ScriptMain/Art.asp?ArticleKey=419 |
