What are the typical symptoms of infectious mononucleosis?

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Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is one of the most common human viruses in the world, spreading primarily through saliva. EBV can cause infectious mononucleosis and some other illnesses. Most people will get infected with EBV in their lifetime and will not have any symptoms. Mono caused by EBV is most common among teens and adults.

Symptoms of EBV infection can include the following:

1. Fatigue.

2. Fever.

3. Inflamed throat.

4. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck.

5. Enlarged spleen.

6. Swollen liver.

7. Rashes on the skin.

Many people become infected with EBV in childhood, often asymptomatic, or symptoms are indistinguishable from other mild, brief childhood illnesses. People who get symptoms from EBV infection, usually teenagers or adults, get better in two to four weeks. However, some people may feel fatigued for several weeks or even months.

EBV spreads most commonly through bodily fluids, especially saliva. However, EBV can also spread through blood and semen during sexual contact, blood transfusions, and organ transplantations. Also, it can be spread by using objects of daily usage, such as a toothbrush or drinking glass, that an infected person recently used. The virus probably survives on an object at least as long as the object remains moist.

Diagnosing EBV infection - EBV infection can be confirmed with a blood test that detects antibodies. About nine out of ten adults have antibodies that show that they have a current or past EBV infection.

Prevention and treatment: There is no vaccine to protect against EBV infection. One can help protect yourself by not kissing or sharing drinks, food, or personal items, like toothbrushes, with people who have EBV infection. There is no specific treatment for EBV. However, some things can be done to help relieve symptoms, including drinking fluids to stay hydrated, getting plenty of rest, and taking over-the-counter medications.

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