So doctors recommend that teens who have mono avoid contact sports for at least a month after symptoms are gone. Don't do any strenuous activities until your doctor says it's OK. In most cases, mono symptoms go away in a matter of weeks with plenty of rest and fluids.
If they seem to linger or get worse, or if you have any other questions, call your doctor. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Mononucleosis? What Causes Mono? These include: fever sore throat with swollen tonsils that may have white patches swollen lymph nodes glands in the neck being very tired A person also can have: headaches sore muscles weakness belly pain with a larger-than-normal liver or spleen an organ in the upper left part of the belly skin rash loss of appetite Is Mono Contagious?
How Is Mono Diagnosed? How Is Mono Treated? How Long Does Mono Last? Can Mono Be Prevented? Mononucleosis may cause enlargement of the spleen. In extreme cases, your spleen may rupture, causing sharp, sudden pain in the left side of your upper abdomen. If such pain occurs, seek medical attention immediately — you may need surgery.
The Epstein-Barr virus can cause much more serious illness in people who have impaired immune systems. Mononucleosis is spread through saliva. If you're infected, you can help prevent spreading the virus to others by not kissing them and by not sharing food, dishes, glasses and utensils until several days after your fever has improved — and even longer, if possible. And remember to wash your hands regularly to prevent spread of the virus. The Epstein-Barr virus may persist in your saliva for months after the infection.
No vaccine exists to prevent mononucleosis. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Call your doctor immediately if you have mono and experience a sharp, sudden pain in the upper left part of your abdomen. Hepatitis liver inflammation or jaundice yellowing of the skin and eyes may occasionally occur in people who have mono.
Mono symptoms like fatigue, fever, and a sore throat usually last for a few weeks. In rare cases, the symptoms can flare up months or even years later.
EBV, which usually is what causes a mono infection, remains in your body for the rest of your life. It occurs less commonly in adults over the age of Older adults with mono will usually have a fever but may not have other symptoms such as a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, or an enlarged spleen. Children can become infected with mono by sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses, or by being near an infected person who coughs or sneezes. Because children may only have mild symptoms, such as a sore throat, a mono infection may go undiagnosed.
Children who are diagnosed with mono can usually continue to attend school or day care. They may need to avoid some physical activities while they recover. Children with mono should wash their hands frequently, especially after sneezing or coughing. Learn more about the mono symptoms in children. Most people are infected with EBV early in life. As with older children, toddlers can become infected with mono by sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses.
They can also become infected by putting toys in their mouths that have been in the mouths of other children with mono. Toddlers with mono rarely have any symptoms.
If they do have a fever and sore throat, it may be mistaken for a cold or the flu. If your doctor suspects your toddler has mono, they will probably recommend that you make sure your child gets rest and plenty of fluids. Get a better understanding of the risk of mono relapse.
Most people have mono only once. In rare cases, the symptoms can recur due to a reactivation of EBV. This is a serious condition in which the mono symptoms persist longer than 6 months. Mono is almost impossible to prevent. This is because healthy people who have been infected with EBV in the past can carry and spread the infection periodically for the rest of their lives.
Almost all adults have been infected with EBV and have built up antibodies to fight the infection. People normally get mono only once in their lives. The symptoms of mono rarely last for more than 4 months. The majority of people who have mono recover within 2 to 4 weeks. EBV appears to play a role in the development of these cancers.
However, EBV is probably not the only cause. A mononucleosis spot test will determine if you have the Epstein-Barr virus. Symptoms may include fever, swollen lymph glands in the neck, armpits, and groin, constant fatigue, sore throat, enlarged spleen, and jaundice, a yellow discoloration of the skin. Health Home Conditions and Diseases. What causes infectious mononucleosis? What are the symptoms of infectious mononucleosis? Symptoms may include: Fever Swollen lymph glands in the neck, armpits, and groin Extreme fatigue Sore throat Enlarged spleen Head and body aches Liver involvement, such as mild liver damage that can cause temporary jaundice, a yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin bile pigmentation in the bloodstream Once a person has had mononucleosis, the virus remains dormant in the throat and blood cells for the rest of that person's life.
How is infectious mononucleosis diagnosed? However, diagnosis can be confirmed with specific blood tests and other lab tests, including: White blood cell count, which is not diagnostic, but the presence of certain types of white blood cells lymphocytes may support the diagnosis Heterophile antibody test or monospot test, which, if positive, indicates infectious mononucleosis How is infectious mononucleosis treated? Your healthcare provider will figure out the best treatment for you based on: How old you are Your overall health and past health How sick you are How well you can handle specific medicines, procedures, or therapies How long the condition is expected to last Your opinion and preference Treatment for mononucleosis may include: Rest to give the body's immune system time to destroy the virus Drink plenty of liquids Take over-the-counter medicine as directed for discomfort and fever Corticosteroids only when necessary to reduce swelling of the throat and tonsils What are the complications of infectious mononucleosis?
Complications may include: Ruptured spleen Kidney inflammation Hemolytic anemia Nervous system problems, such as encephalitis, meningitis, and other conditions Inflammation of the heart muscle Heart rhythm problems Obstruction of the upper airways Can infectious mononucleosis be prevented?
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