Questions with mono. help me.?!


Question: Questions with mono. help me..?
Definition.?

What type of infection is it.?

How is it spread.?

What causes mono.?

What are the common signs and symptoms.?

Risk Factors.

When to seek medical advice/help.?

Treatment and Drugs

Prevention.

Is there another disease that is similar to mono.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
is an infectious disease. It occurs most commonly in adolescents and young adults, where it is characterized by fever, sore throat, muscle soreness, and fatigue.-
Infectious mononucleosis typically produces a mild illness and is often asymptomatic. Mononucleosis is predominantly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which infects B cells (B-lymphocytes), producing a reactive lymphocytosis predominantly consisting of atypical lymphocytes, a specific type of T-cell that gives the disease its name.-
The name "kissing disease" is often applied to mono in casual speech, as in developed countries it is most common at the same age when adolescents and young adults are initiating romantic behaviour.-
This co-occurrence is not apparent in undeveloped countries, where poor sanitation and close living arrangements cause the causative virus to be spread at a much earlier age, when the disease is mild and seldom diagnosed.-
Both males and females are susceptible to mononucleosis.-

symptoms:

- Fever

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