what are negative and positive feedback of infectious mononucleosis?
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I cannot think of one positive thing about this illness.  It is the pits!  My son was hospitalized for 4 days because of it.  It is not just a "normal" let it run its course illness.  It can be very dangerous.\n\nI guess if you want something positive - once you have had mono, it is unlikely that you will get it again.
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it could be mono or a flu virus
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Wow, I had exactly the same thing several weeks ago: came down with pneumonia in the matter of hours. My doctor couldn't really explain how I got it, but mentioned weakened immune system. Which is caused by what?... Numerous factors, but in my case, I suspect, severe stress (personal matters) was a trigger. I guess, just think what changed in your life before you got it... Get well soon! ;)
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While I'm not a doctor (yet), I can tell you that your symptoms are not characteristic of strep throat. I highly recommend seeing a doctor. However, if I had to venture a guess, I would be more inclined to say you have glandular fever (mononucleosis), but again, I don't know nearly enough about your symptoms to have any degree of certainty. If you are taking amoxicillin, and these symptoms presented after starting your amoxicillin course, then that would be further indication of mono. But again, it could be something totally different, I just don't know enough to say anything conclusive.
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Definition: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common human virus that causes infectious mononucleosis and plays a role in the emergence of two rare forms of cancer: Burkitt's lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.\n\nQuestions To Ask Your Doctor About Epstein-Barr Virus:\n\nCould these symptoms be mimicking any other infectious disease?\n\nDoes any lab work need to be done to confirm EBV?\n\nWhat are the chances this could lead to some other major complication or illness?\n\nHow will you know if the spleen has been affected?\n\nHow long is bedrest recommended?\n\nWhen do the symptoms usually subside?\n\nHow long does the contagious period last?\n\nWhat precautions should be taken to minimize this disease being passed on to others?\n\nWhat are the chances that family members will be affected by this virus?
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That virus is linked to mono.  Low counts can also be linkled to having an infection such as mono.  Do the doctors think that you have the virus but not mono?  According to statistics,  "as many as 95% of adults between 35 and 40 years of age have been infected with the EB virus" before, and 35 to 50 percent percent get mono from it.  Now, there has also been studies that suggest a link between Hodgkins lymphoma (a cancer) and the EB virus, but Hodgkins is pretty rare and I wouldn't assume that you have it just because you have low counts and the EB virus.  If you are concerned about Hodgkins, just talk to a doctor. He/she can check you out for symptoms.
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Infectious mononucleosis, also referred to as glandular fever, Pfeiffer's disease, or the kissing disease. it is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat, muscle soreness and fatigue (symptoms of a common cold or allergies).\nPeople with mono also have:\n\nEnlarged spleen (splenomegaly, which may lead to rupture) or liver (hepatomegaly) \n\nAbdominal pain \n\nAching muscles \n\nHeadache \n\nLoss of appetite \n\nJaundice \n\nDepression \n\nWeakness \n\nSkin rash \n\nDizziness or Disorientation \n\nSupra-Orbital Oedema (the eyes become puffy and swollen) may occur in the early stages of infection
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Mononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus.  The virus remains in your body for life.  Most people develop the necessary antibodies to resist getting mono again.  If 2 people have mono and kiss, nothing will happen.  Since mono is a virus, it will run it's course generally in 1-2 months.
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no\nInfectious mononucleosis\nFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\n(Redirected from Mononucleosis)\nJump to: navigation, search\nInfectious mononucleosis ICD-10 B27 \nICD-9 075 \nInfectious mononucleosis (also known in North America as mono, the kissing disease or Pfeiffer's disease, and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) or the cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through saliva or blood, or by sharing a drinking glass, eating utensils, or needles. The disease is far less contagious than is commonly thought. Since the causative virus is also found in the mucus of the infected person, it can also spread through coughing or sneezing.\n\nIt is estimated that 90% to 95% of adults in the world have EBV-antibodies, having been infected with the Epstein-Barr virus at some point in their lives. The vast majority of infections do not result in the development of mononucleosis. The virus infects B cells (B-lymphocytes), producing a reactive lymphocytosis and the atypical T cells (T-lymphocytes). Early childhood infections often cause no symptoms. In developed countries with less crowded conditions and better hygiene, children do not commonly become infected until adolescence. Since they also typically begin dating at that age, the co-occurrence of mono and kissing have led to its being called the "kissing disease," although this is but one of its modes of transmission.\n\nThe disease is so-named because the count of mononuclear leukocytes (white blood cells with a one-lobed nucleus) rises significantly. There are two main types of mononuclear leukocytes: monocytes and lymphocytes. They normally account for about 35% of all white blood cells. With Mono, it can become 50-70% Also, the total white blood count increases 10000-20000 per cubic millimeter.\n\nContents [hide]\n1 Epidemiology \n2 Clinical presentation \n3 Atypical presentations of mononucleosis/EBV infection \n4 Laboratory tests \n5 Treatment \n6 Mortality/morbidity \n6.1 Interactions with common drugs \n7 External links \n \n\n\n[edit]\nEpidemiology\nThe incidence of clinically recognizable infectious mononucleosis caused by EBV is estimated at 45 per 100 000 in the US. In developing countries, an estimated 90% of children undergo an asymptomatic EBV-infection, and thus are not susceptible to infectious mononucleosis of EBV.\n\n[edit]\nClinical presentation\nA person can be infected with the virus for weeks or months before any symptoms appear. Symptoms usually appear 4-7 weeks after infection, and may resemble strep throat or other bacterial or viral respiratory infections. These first signs of the disease are commonly confused with cold and flu symptoms. The typical symptoms and signs of mononucleosis are:\n\nFever - this varies from mild to severe, but is seen in nearly all cases. \nEnlarged and tender lymph nodes - particularly the posterior cervical lymph nodes, on both sides of the neck. \nSore throat - seen in nearly all patients with EBV-mononucleosis \nFatigue (sometimes extreme fatigue) \nSome patients also display:\n\nEnlarged spleen (splenomegaly, which may lead to rupture) or liver (hepatomegaly) \nAbdominal pain \nAching muscles \nHeadache \nLoss of appetite \nJaundice \nDepression \nWeakness \nSkin rash \nAfter an initial prodrome of 1-2 weeks, the fatigue of mono often lasts from 1-2 months. The virus can remain dormant in the B cells indefinitely after symptoms have disappeared, and resurface at a later date. Many people exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus do not show symptoms of the disease, but carry the virus and can transmit it to others. This is especially true in children, in whom infection seldom causes more than a very mild illness which often goes undiagnosed. This feature, along with mono's lo
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I had mono in February. It's called the "kissing disease" because it first broke it in Colleges because, as we all know, that's mostly what people do in College: make out and fool around. It's communicable through saliva. So you can get it by kissing, or by eating off of or drinking from the glass of a person who has it.\nI didn't get a bad name from it. But a couple eyebrows were raised, and joking and teasing started. But most people are more informed about it and know that kissing isn't the ONLY way you can get it.\nHaha! You aren't going to die. You'll just be extremely weak and tired for a while, until you get well. \nEmail me if you have questions.:)\n\nCourtney
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Did the doc check you for mono?  that would be my only other guess.
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Infectious mononucleosis (mono) or glandular fever is often called the kissing disease. The label is only partly true. Kissing can spread the virus that causes this disease, but more commonly coughing, sneezing, or sharing a glass or cup transmits mononucleosis. It's not highly contagious.\n\nMononucleosis is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, although similar signs and symptoms are sometimes caused by cytomegalovirus. Full-blown mono is most common in adolescents and young adults. Young children usually have minimal symptoms, and the infection often goes unrecognized. In lesser developed countries, mononucleosis is more frequently acquired at a young age, so classic mono signs and symptoms aren't as common as in developed nations.\n\nMono usually isn't very serious, although the virus remains in your body for life. Most people have been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus by the time they're 35 years old and have built up antibodies. They're immune and won't get mononucleosis again. Treatment mostly involves bed rest and getting adequate fluids.
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Primary response is the killer T cells. When you get a sore throat, it is these crude cells that basically obliterate all the cells that are sick and the surrounding cells as well. It's kind of like "collateral damage". In the meantime, B cells are figuring out the exact antigen on the surface of the virus or bacteria and then multiply the appropriate antibodies to fight the particular foe. They are kind of like surgeon cells where the T cells are kind of like bazooka cells. The T cells are the primary and the B cells are the secondary immune responses, respectively.
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There's also cell apoptosis.  infected cells put out a self-destruct signal so the virus can't reproduce.  its actually what i work on, with herpes
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You can catch if from other people when it's in the contagious stage, but for most of the sickness it isn't contagious. I've had it twice, and it sucks.
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activated lymphocytes (B cells and T cells) during an infection
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Once you have been infected with EBV, your body may periodically shed (or give off) the virus throughout your lifetime, possibly spreading the virus to others. This can occur despite the fact that you do not have symptoms after your initial mono infection; the virus may still be found in your saliva up to 18 months after you have recovered from your symptoms.