What are the signs and symptoms of Mononucleosis?
A person can be infected with the virus for weeks or months before any symptoms appear. Symptoms usually appear 4-7 weeks after infection, and may resemble strep throat or other bacterial or viral respiratory infections. These first signs of the disease are commonly confused with cold and flu symptoms. The typical symptoms and signs of Mononucleosis are: • Fever – this varies from mild to severe, but is seen in nearly all cases. • Enlarged and tender lymph nodes – particularly the posterior cervical lymph nodes, on both sides of the neck. • Sore throat – seen in nearly all patients with EBV-mononucleosis. • Fatigue (sometimes extreme fatigue). Some patients also display: • Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly, which may lead to rupture) or liver (hepatomegaly) • Abdominal pain • Aching muscles • Headache • Loss of appetite • Jaundice • Depression • Weakness FACT: You too can gain relief from this painful and energy wrenching condition using GlandNurse™ ! How is Mononucleosis Diagnosed? A diag
