Do You Have The Mononucleosis Virus
Do You Have The Mononucleosis Virus?
Mononucleosis virus is a viral disease caused by the Epstein Barr virus. Most people will at some point of their lives be exposed to the Epstein Barr virus, but not everyone will develop mononucleosis virus. When a person develops mononucleosis the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, will increase.
Mononucleosis is relatively harmless, with enough rest and treatment of the symptoms the patient will recover. However it is important in the early stage of the disease to ensure that the patient is indeed suffering from mononucleosis and not a more serious disease.
How Infection Occurs
Infection from the mononucleosis virus happens when a person is exposed to the saliva or mucus of an infected person. It is most commonly spread through kissing, thus its slang name the kissing disease.
However a person can also be infected with the mononucleosis virus by sharing food and drink with an infected person. An infected person who sneezes or coughs may also expel droplets of mucus and if inhaled by someone else the disease can spread.
Symptoms
Many of the initial symptoms of mononucleosis virus are similar to flu symptoms. Fever, a sore throat, malaise, headache and chills are among the first symptoms. You may develop swollen lymph nodes, a skin rash, and a loss of appetite.
You should always see a doctor if you are experiencing a combination of these symptoms. This is to rule out other more serious diseases such as cancer, HPV, and meningitis. Your doctor will also be able to administer the best treatment for the alleviation of your symptoms.
Complications
With the proper treatment there is little risk for complications when suffering from the mononucleosis virus. However one complication that may occur is a ruptured spleen, a ruptured spleen is one of the symptoms of mononucleosis and it is important to be aware of the symptoms of a ruptured spleen.
If you experience intense pain in the upper left part of your abdomen, blurred vision, confusion, lightheadedness, and fainting spells you need to see a doctor immediately. It is unusual for a person with mononucleosis to have a ruptured spleen but it is important to know that this is a possibility.
Once you have recovered from the mononucleosis virus you should avoid heavy physical activity and contact sports of any kind for about a month. This is because you are at risk of rupturing your spleen after suffering from mononucleosis. Check with your doctor before resuming any vigorous physical activity.
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