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Published	10/08/2024	Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a condition caused by infection with the{{c1::Epstein Barr virus (EBV) }}
Published	10/08/2024	EBV infection is associated with certain cancers, notable{{c1::Burkitt’s lymphoma. }}
Published	10/08/2024	Mononucleosis causes an intensely itchy {{c1::maculopapular rash}} in response to {{c2::amoxicillin}} or {{c2::cefa…
Published	10/08/2024	Infectious Mononucleosis Features:• {{c1::Fever}}• Sore {{c1::throat}}• Fatigue• {{c1::Lymphadenopathy}} • {{c1::Tonsillar}} enlargement• {{c1::S…
Published	10/08/2024	Infectious mononucleosis InvestigationsSerology: {{c1::EBV viral capsid antigen Ab}}{{c1::Monospot}} test {{c1::FBC}}{{c1::LFTs}} important!
Published	10/08/2024	Specific Antibody Tests for EBVThese antibodies target viral capsid antigen:• The {{c1::IgM}} antibody rises {{c2::early::late/early?}} and suggests {…
Published	10/08/2024	Infectious mononucleosis is usually self limiting. Acute illness lasts around {{c1::2 - 3 weeks}}, however it can leave the patient with fat…
Published	10/08/2024	Complications of Infectious Mononucleosis• {{c1::Splenic}} rupture• {{c1::Glomerulonephritis}}• {{c1::Haemolytic anaemia}} • {{c1::Thrombocytopen…
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