GLANDULAR FEVER
GLANDULAR FEVER Causes
Glandular fever is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which thrive in the saliva. This disease is common among adolescents since it can be contracted via kissing.
GLANDULAR FEVER Definition
Glandular fever, also known as infectious mononucleosis, is a disease that thrives in the saliva. When not treated, it can cause serious damages to the blood, liver and spleen.
GLANDULAR FEVER Diagnosis
The disease can be diagnosed via blood serum tests. The lymph nodes are also checked as well as the liver and spleen for mild abnormalities and slight enlargement.
GLANDULAR FEVER Symptoms and Signs
Among the symptoms of glandular fever are fever, chills, malaise, sore throat and fatigue that my last for weeks.
GLANDULAR FEVER Treatment
Infectious mononucleosis has no specific medical treatments as of the present. The disease meanwhile can resolve on its own after a few weeks.