(GI) (GP) (Infection)

Overview

• Also called 'Mono' or the 'Kissing Disease' or ‘Glandular Fever’
• Acute condition caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
• Highly contagious and spreads via bodily secretions, especially saliva (hence kissing disease)
• Peak incidence → 15-24 yrs old
• Risk Factors include sexual activity and kissing
• Amboss Overview

Making Diagnosis

Clinical Features:

Has 6 week incubation period. Symptoms occur in adolescents and young adults for up to 2-4 weeks. Young children are often asymptomatic.

• Fever, Fatigue, Malaise
• Splenomegaly
• Pharyngitis or Tonsilitis (Sore Throat)
• Bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy
• Abdominal Pain