21. Infectious mononucleosis. Flashcards
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Definition of infectious mononucleosis
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- Acute self limiting infectious disease
- Children and young adults
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Etiology of Infectious Mononucleosis
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Esptein Barr virus-transmitted through saliva
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Clinical features of Infectious Mononucleosis
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- Low grade fever-headache, sore throat, malase(for 2 weeks)
- Oral manifestations common
- Palatal petechiae, uvular edema
- Tonsillar exudate, gingivitis
- Symptoms last 3-4 weeks
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Diagnosis of Infectious Mononucleosis
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History and clinical features
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Laboratory tests for Infectious Mononucleosis
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Monospot test
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Differential diagnosis for Infectious Mononucleosis
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- Leukemia
- Secondary syphilis
- Diphtheria
- Cytomegalovirus infection
- Herpetic stomatitis
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Treatment of Infectious Mononucleosis
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Symtomatic-self limited disease
