How long does mono last?
Mono Symptoms and Signs The mono signs and symptoms are more evident in adolescents and younger adults. Though young children show the symptoms of this condition, they are milder, and often the infection is not detected. The signs and symptoms of mononucleosis may include: • Night sweats • Fatigue and weakness • Fever • Swollen tonsils • Skin rash • Sore or Strep throat • Loss of appetite • Headache • Tender, swollen spleen along with stomach ache • Swollen lymph nodes in neck, armpits and groin Mono is usually diagnosed after conducting certain blood tests, namely, the Monospot Test followed by the Epstein-Barr virus antibody test. There are chances that the Monospot test can prove the absence of the virus in the earlier stages, and may therefore not be completely reliable. You may also have to have your complete blood count checked, to diagnose any related problems. There is no definite or specific way by which mono can be diagnosed. However, after the medical history and conducting
