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Kissing disease

Professional Name Infectious mononucleosis

Summary

Mononucleosis, sometimes known as kissing disease, is a viral infection. It often affects young people, can be transmitted from kissing (via saliva), and presents as a sore throat, fever, and swelling of the lymph nodes.

Description

Mononucleosis, also known as “kissing disease” is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It affects mostly children and youth and is transmitted via contact with saliva, hence the name “kissing disease”.

Occurrence + Symptoms

Small children often show few symptoms, whereas youth and young adults show typical signs of fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. The spleen swell drastically due to the infection and in rare cases it can even rupture and lead to internal bleeding. Patients should absolutely avoid playing sports, especially contact sports, for this reason.

Consequences + Treatment

There is no treatment for mononucleosis, although painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication can alleviate symptoms. Resting and preventing injury to the spleen are important factors in recovery.

Possible symptoms of the disease:

burning in the throat, fever, temperature, headache, nausea, pain in the limbs, skin rash, sore throat, swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the armpits, swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the groin, swollen glands (lymph nodes) on the neck, tiredness, fatigue, feeling of weakness, vomiting, weight loss
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