The reason
for mononucleosis is EBV ( Epstein - Bar Virus ) . It’s easy transmitted
between children. The virus, first settles in the upper respiratory system
start reproduction. After that affects the limphe nodes and at the end passes in the blood.
The period
of incubation (the time from invasion to manifestation) is 30 – 50 days.
At little
children mononucleosis is manifested as simple infection of upper respiratory
system, with white plaque and swollen lymph nodes. At older children the
infection is more difficult. Headache, nausea, high temperature are the main symptoms.
Also there is increased spleen and 10-20% have increased liver.
The therapy includes rest, a lot of fluids, consuming light food.
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