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  2. Infectious mononucleosis - Wikipedia

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    Infectious mononucleosis (IM, mono), also known as glandular fever, is an infection usually caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). [2] [3] Most people are infected by the virus as children, when the disease produces few or no symptoms. [2] In young adults, the disease often results in fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, and ...

  3. Heterophile antibody test - Wikipedia

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    Heterophile also can mean that it is an antibody that reacts with antigens other than the antigen that stimulated it (an antibody that crossreacts). [citation needed] A 20% suspension of horse red cells is used in an isotonic 3–8% sodium citrate formulation. One drop of the patient's serum to be tested is mixed on an opal glass slide with one ...

  4. Epstein–Barr virus viral-capsid antigen - Wikipedia

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    Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) causes the illness referred to as Mononucleosis. In the infectious stage of this illness, individuals will have Epstein Barr viral capsid antigens (EBV-VCA) in their mouth and blood. [1] [2] The viral capsid of a virus is the complex of proteins that surrounds the genetic material inside the virus. Epstein Barr virus ...

  5. Monocytosis - Wikipedia

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    Monocytosis often occurs during chronic inflammation.Diseases that produce such a chronic inflammatory state: [citation needed] Infections: tuberculosis, brucellosis, listeriosis, subacute bacterial endocarditis, syphilis, and other viral infections and many protozoal and rickettsial infections (e.g. kala azar, malaria, Rocky Mountain spotted fever).

  6. Epstein–Barr virus infection - Wikipedia

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    There are several forms of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection. These include asymptomatic infections, the primary infection, infectious mononucleosis, and the progression of asymptomatic or primary infections to: 1) any one of various Epstein–Barr virus-associated lymphoproliferative diseases such as chronic active EBV infection, EBV+ hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, Burkitt's lymphoma ...

  7. Got Norovirus? Doctors Say This Is Exactly What You Should Now

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    How long do symptoms last? They peak at 24 to 48 hours but can last up to 72 hours, says Dr. Dibba. Norovirus tends to hit hard and then fade fairly quickly. Symptoms do ramp up in intensity, however.

  8. Heterophile antibody - Wikipedia

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    Heterophile antibodies can arise in non-EBV infections. False positive monospot tests may occur in cases of HIV, lymphoma, or systemic lupus erythematosus. Other assays for detection of EBV are available, including serologic markers. [7] An important clinical pearl for heterophile antibodies is they can also be seen in genetic immunodeficiencies.

  9. Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for

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    A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the week of December 5, there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported, up from 69 ...