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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 ...
The mononuclear spot test or monospot test, a form of the heterophile antibody test, [1] is a rapid test for infectious mononucleosis due to Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). It is an improvement on the Paul–Bunnell test. [2] The test is specific for heterophile antibodies produced by the human immune system in response to EBV infection.
Listeriosis is a bacterial infection most commonly caused by Listeria monocytogenes, [1] although L. ivanovii and L. grayi have been reported in certain cases. Listeriosis can cause severe illness, including severe sepsis, meningitis, or encephalitis, sometimes resulting in lifelong harm and even death.
Jessica DeCristofaro was diagnosed with stage 4B Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a rare form of cancer, at 28 years old. Here, she shares her story and what doctors missed.
Jennifer Aniston's Friends character Rachel Green was all over the #freethenipple campaign long before freeing the nipple was even a thing. Of course, we love her for it. Of course, we love her ...
This "crash" can last from hours or days to several months. Further common symptoms include dizziness or faintness when upright and pain. [3] [10] The cause of the disease is unknown. [11] ME/CFS often starts after an infection, such as mononucleosis. [12] It can run in families, but no genes that contribute to ME/CFS have been confirmed. [13]
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Unlike other types of inflammatory arthritis, which typically affect women more than men, psoriatic arthritis has no gender preference. ... This page was last edited ...