Infectious mononucleosis should be suspected in adolescents and young adults (10 to 30 years of age), such as the patient described in the vignette, who present with sore throat and malaise.

Mononucleosis, also called the kissing disease, is a contagious disease most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It’s usually not serious but can take some time to recover.

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, is a common contagious illness. But the virus that causes it — Epstein Barr virus (EBV) — is even more prevalent than you might think.

A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-induced Bell palsy in an 18-year-old highlights the need for EBV testing in sudden facial ...

Infectious mononucleosis (more commonly known as mono) is a disease you can catch if you get infected with certain viruses, mainly the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). “Ninety percent of cases of ...

Infectious mononucleosis is an illness caused by a viral infection. It is commonly called mononucleosis, or "mono." Mononucleosis is most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.

Mono, also referred to as infectious mononucleosis or glandular fever, is a common viral infection. It’s most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).Approximately 85 to 90 percent of ...

Infectious mononucleosis–related Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection has been associated with an increased risk of Hodgkin's lymphoma in young adults. Whether the association is causal remains ...

The diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis (acute Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection) is usually made on the basis of clinical and laboratory findings. However, an atypical clinical presentation ...

Diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis, he spent a month convalescing at home. He lost 20 pounds and struggled for a month to regain his strength. He sustained himself with soup, ...