Glandular fever is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The fever is also known as kissing disease and is more common among teenagers. Fatigue, fever, rash, inflammation of glands, etc., are the symptoms of glandular fever. Treatment is done to reduce the severity of the symptoms.
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My friend has glandular fever. Is it contagious?
Query: Hi doctor, My friend had glandular fever in the starting of last month. On last weekend, I had two puffs on an e-cigarette in which he had before me. His doctor said he is not contagious, but could be in rare viral scenarios. I do not know what does it mean. What is the chance of me getting glandula... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Glandular fever is a viral fever. If he has recovered from his illness then there is no way you can be affected. You are safe. He said rare viral scenario because, this virus spreads through the saliva. So, the chance of spreading will be fair if he was still infected ... Read Full »
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