Countdown to the 2010 flu: Flu Vs mononucleosis

Recently we have seen the difference between pneumonia and influenza. Today, we use nominal iTriage for mononucleosis and help us learn how to influence it. The following information iTriage mononucleosis.

Description
Infectious mononucleosis (also called "mono" is known in North America) is a contagious viral disease. This disease occurs most commonly in adolescents and young adults and is characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue, along withmany other possible signs and symptoms.

Symptoms
Fever, sore throat, white discoloration of the tonsils (exudate), enlarged lymph nodes, especially in the neck and armpits, malaise, discomfort or malaise, fatigue, anorexia, muscle pain or stiffness, swollen spleen, skin rash.

Test
An examination of the history and physical activity. The CBC is done to detect abnormalities in white blood cells (atypical lymphocytes). A single positive pointDetection of Epstein-Barr virus is the most common method of diagnosis.

Treatment
Most patients recover within 2-4 weeks without medication. Acetaminophen (Tylenol), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs / NSAIDs (ibuprofen / Motrin or Advil, Naproxen / Naprosyn) and drink plenty of fluids are the mainstay of treatment. There is no specific antiviral treatment available. Steroids may be considered in patients with severe symptoms. Patients are asked to avoidContact sports, spleen rupture.

As you can see both the flu and mononucleosis are viral diseases. Treatment for both is calm, oral fluids and medication for fever. Remember, antibiotics are not useful for a virus. In general, patients with mononucleosis have a very sore throat and swollen glands called lymph nodes. These swollen glands in the neck, and found among the poor. Mononucleosis is most common in children and adolescents to be found inMost patients can only get the disease again. Many older adults have a natural immunity from previous infections, preventing them from sick building a second time. The flu can infect the same person several times, changed slightly each year since then. This ability of the influenza virus is to change, because you need a new flu vaccine every year. Use iTriage to find a provider for your flu shot.

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