Mononucleosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Infectious mononucleosis, mono, kissing disease, Pfeiffer's disease, glandular fever
Overview
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Causes
Differentiating Mononucleosis from other Diseases
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
- Disease Progression: Acute infection | Recovery | Dormant infection | Reactivation | Chronic infection
Diagnosis
Clinical presentation: History and Symptoms | Physical Examination
Diagnosis summary based on stage of infection: Susceptibility | Primary Infection | Past Infection | Reactivation | Chronic Infection
Initial lab tests: Complete Blood Count With Differential | Peripheral Blood Smear | Liver Function Test
Serology: Monospot test | Specific Antibody Tests
Other diagnostic studies: Lumbar Puncture | EEG | CT Scan | MRI | Lymph Node Biopsy | Electron Microscopy | Microscopic Pathology
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies