Definitions for "Infectious mononucleosis"
Infectious viral disease that affects the liver, respiratory system and lymphatic system.
Symptoms of IM include fever, sore throat, swollen glands, and sometimes swollen spleen or liver. Cardiovascular and Central Nervous Systems involvement rarely occurs, and IM is almost never fatal.
The Condition"...As with EBV, CMV is frequently symptomless, and mono most often results when infection occurs in the teens and 20s..."
The Condition"...There is no specific treatment available; antiviral medications do not help..."