Acute viral syndrome classically resulting from infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
EBV is a lymphotropic γ-herpesvirus that replicates in epithelial cells and B lymphocytes.
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IM remains a clinical diagnosis based on history, physical, and selected laboratory testing.
Hoagland criteria are frequently cited for establishing diagnosis.
Complete blood count (CBC) shows...
Care is primarily supportive/symptomatic.
No effective treatment presently is available.
Care should be taken to avoid splenic trauma; avoid exercise and activities with jarrin...
Most patients who contract IM have an uneventful clin...
In most cases, athletes will not feel well enough to participate in activity for several weeks. In addition, although the risk for splenic rupture is extremely low, given that most of ...
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