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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.
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@MaartaBorras Mononucleosis martita ...
tonikulleen (Toni Calvo Diego) Thu, 17 May 2012 09:51:57 -0000
@MaartaBorras Mononucleosis martita ...
"La mononucleosis es una enfermedad que se suele transmitir entre adolescentes y jovenes adultos..oh Dios! yo soy una joven adulta?" #MADRES
Alex_corch (Alejandro Corchero) Thu, 17 May 2012 09:26:10 -0000
"La mononucleosis es una enfermedad que se suele transmitir entre adolescentes y jovenes adultos..oh Dios! yo soy una joven adulta?" #MADRES
@Rutherfodia @Losa_Standby no es que sea debilucha bea, se llama mononucleosis mezclada con anemia.
raqelsc (Raquel) Thu, 17 May 2012 09:22:16 -0000
@Rutherfodia @Losa_Standby no es que sea debilucha bea, se llama mononucleosis mezclada con anemia.
@IannVerin #mononucleosis ?? And no. No bows. Nope.
thechelseagreen (Chelsea Green) Thu, 17 May 2012 08:16:35 -0000
@IannVerin #mononucleosis ?? And no. No bows. Nope.
@thechelseagreen What can I say? I'm the best. #bowdown #thatmeansyou #mononucleosis
IannVerin (Lawrence Hancock) Thu, 17 May 2012 08:14:29 -0000
@thechelseagreen What can I say? I'm the best. #bowdown #thatmeansyou #mononucleosis
For #GPLeMans, in the #Moto3 class come back Niklas Ajo (sanction), @jackmilleraus (collarbone injury) and @JonasFolger94 (mononucleosis).
EduMotoGP (Eduard Ballús) Thu, 17 May 2012 08:14:20 -0000
For #GPLeMans, in the #Moto3 class come back Niklas Ajo (sanction), @jackmilleraus (collarbone injury) and @JonasFolger94 (mononucleosis).
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'.
