Gourt > Kids and Teens > Health > Conditions and Diseases > Mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis (also known in North America as mono, the kissing disease or Pfeiffer's disease, and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or the cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through saliva or blood, or by sharing a drinking glass, eating utensils, or needles. The disease is far less contagious than is commonly thought. Since the causative virus is also found in the mucus of the infected person, it could be contracted in the—albeit, highly unlikely—circumstance of ingesting droplets from a carrier's cough or sneeze.
It is estimated that 90% to 95% of adults in the world have EBV-antibodies, having been infected with the Epstein-Barr virus at some point in their lives. The vast majority of infections do not result in the development of mononucleosis. The virus infects B cells (B-lymphocytes), producing a reactive lymphocytosis and the atypical T cells (T-lymphocytes). Early childhood infections often cause no symptoms. In developed countries with less crowded conditions and better hygiene, children do not commonly become infected until adolescence. Since they also typically begin dating at that age, the co-occurrence of mono and kissing have led to its being called the "kissing disease," although this is but one of its modes of transmission.
The disease is so-named because the count of mononuclear leukocytes (white blood cells with a one-lobed nucleus) rises significantly. There are two main types of mononuclear leukocytes: monocytes and lymphocytes. They normally account for about 35% of all white blood cells. With Mono, it can become 50-70% Also, the total white blood count increases 10000-20000 per cubic millimeter.
More on [ Infectious mononucleosis ]
Bacteria and Viruses :: Living Things
Homepage mononucleosis http://bit.ly/8ta9VE
CancerLeft (Cancer Left) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:27:03 -0000
Homepage mononucleosis http://bit.ly/8ta9VE
Dominated 80's scene it even though I was only alive for 1.5 yrs of the 80s... Thank you VH1! And mononucleosis
mftaylor19 (Mollie) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:22:44 -0000
Dominated 80's scene it even though I was only alive for 1.5 yrs of the 80s... Thank you VH1! And mononucleosis
Frontenacs star Erik Gudbranson diagnosed with mononucleosis: Kingston Frontenacs star defenceman Erik Gudbrans.. http://bit.ly/8Fwk2M
WhigStandard (The Whig-Standard) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:11:08 -0000
Frontenacs star Erik Gudbranson diagnosed with mononucleosis: Kingston Frontenacs star defenceman Erik Gudbrans.. http://bit.ly/8Fwk2M
I'm a twitter addict ... But time to sleep ! My mononucleosis isnt a good gal ... Two words : night twitterland !
johannagiudice (Johanna Giudice) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:31:55 -0000
I'm a twitter addict ... But time to sleep ! My mononucleosis isnt a good gal ... Two words : night twitterland !
Jennifer Kirkman has created a new article http://hlm.bz/23957 'Symptoms of mononucleosis'.
jkirkman527 (jkirkman527) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:20:22 -0000
Jennifer Kirkman has created a new article http://hlm.bz/23957 'Symptoms of mononucleosis'.
"I won't get mononucleosis will I?" watching cry baby right now... hehe
vanessahooray (vanessahooray) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:48:59 -0000
"I won't get mononucleosis will I?" watching cry baby right now... hehe
familydoctor.org: Mononucleosis - Explains what it is, how it is spread, complications, and treatment.
Glandular Fever - Another name for infectious mononucleosis. Learn about causes, symptoms, risks, and treatment.
KidsHealth: Infectious Mononucleosis - Explains the signs and symptoms, duration, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Mononucleosis - or "mono" - is an infection that produces flu-like symptoms, and usually goes away on its own in a few weeks with the help of plenty of fluids and rest. ]
Your Health: Infectious Mononucleosis - Information about infection caused by a virus, often referred to as the 'kissing disease'.
| Health | |
| Next Video | |
