"My doctor has advised me to rest so that my recovery can be as quick as possible." ...

Mononucleosis (Mono) is one of those illnesses most people are vaguely aware exists but may not know all that much about. Mono causes symptoms that can be confused with a bad cold, the flu, or even ...

July 10, 2009 — Infectious mononucleosis (IM) may be a risk factor for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in adolescents, according to the results of a prospective study reported in the July issue of ...

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD Key Takeaways A mono rash often appears as red or pink flat areas with small ...

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says a mononucleosis diagnosis will limit public appearances for several weeks as she ...

Most people are carriers of the Epstein-Barr Virus, which can trigger infectious mononucleosis. Those who become infected as adults are more at risk of becoming ill from it. By contrast, children who ...

Infectious mononucleosis (IM, mono), also known as glandular fever, is an infection usually caused by the Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). Most people are infected by the virus as children, when the disease ...

A new study suggests that a vaccine targeting Epstein-Barr virus may prevent infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as "mono" or "glandular fever." EBV is a member of the herpes virus family and one ...

JAUNDICE in infectious mononucleosis was first described in 1923 by Downey and McKinlay. 1 Since that time, scattered reports of its occurrence have appeared. 2–21 Martin, 8 in 1941, described 13 ...

RUPTURE of the spleen in infectious mononucleosis is a rare complication of a rather common disease. King, 1 in 1941, presented the first authenticated case. Since then 13 additional cases have been ...

Mononucleosis tests can detect antibodies directed to viruses that cause mononucleosis. Usually, a doctor recommends these tests when someone has symptoms of the disease. People often refer to ...

Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, sidelines high school athletes every year. Kids who play sports aren't more susceptible to the disease. Instead, adolescent competitors are at a greater risk for one ...