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Infectious mononucleosis, also known as mono, is an infectious viral disease that most commonly affects young adults. Mono affects the respiratory system, lymphatic tissues and glands in the neck, groin, armpits, bronchial tubes, spleen and liver. The viruses that cause mono are easily passed from person to person by kissing, sharing utensils, sexual contact or through the air (sneezing and coughing). The incubation period is about 10 days in children and 30 to 50 days in adults. Nearly 90 percent of people over age 35 have mono antibodies in their blood, indicating that they had the disease at some point in their lives, even if they did not know they had it.
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The majority of the cases of infectious mononucleosis are caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and, in rare cases, cytomegalovirus, both of which are members of the herpes family. EBV lives in the nose and throat, so any fluid that comes from these areas can be infected with the virus. The virus is passed from person to person through close personal contact, such as kissing and drinking from the same glass. Some people carry EBV without suffering from mono.
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The most common symptoms of mono include fever (from 101 to 103 degrees), chills, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, swollen tonsils, body aches, fatigue, headache, loss of appetite and upper abdominal pain from a swollen spleen. Symptoms usually last two to three weeks. Not all people who carry EBV experience symptoms of mono. Young adults are most likely to catch and suffer from symptoms of mono.
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The best way to prevent infectious mononucleosis is to avoid kissing and sharing eating utensils with anyone suffering from mono. Mononucleosis does not require medication or treatment unless complications result, which is rare. Suggestions for home care include getting plenty of sleep, avoiding contact sports or heavy lifting and drinking plenty of water. Avoid coffee, fried foods, soft drinks, sugar, tea and white flour products. Acetaminophen is very effective in treating pain. Most people who suffer from mono recover with no problems.
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REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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