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Mononucleosis

Also called: Infectious Mononucleosis, Kissing Disease, Mono, Glandular Fever, Chronic Mononucleosis, Pfeiffer's Disease

- Summary
- About mononucleosis
- Complications
- Risk factors and causes
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment and prevention
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Timothy Yarboro, M.D.

Questions for your doctor about mononucleosis

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to mononucleosis (mono):

  1. How will I know if I have mono and not just fatigue?

  2. How will you diagnose mono?

  3. What treatments do you recommend?

  4. Are there certain activities I should I avoid while I recover?

  5. How long will I need to rest or avoid physical activity?

  6. What symptoms may indicate a secondary infection due to my mono?

  7. For how long will I be contagious?

  8. If I’ve already been exposed to the virus that causes mono, under what circumstances might it reactivate and potentially spread to others?

  9. What steps should I take to make sure I do not spread this illness to others?

  10. Is there a way to find out if I’m carrying the Epstein-Barr virus?

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Review Date: 04-18-2007

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