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Infectious mononucleosis
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Infectious mononucleosis
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Viral infection that may affect the entire body
Symptoms may include tiredness, swollen glands, fever and sore throat
Commonly spread by contact with contaminated saliva, nasal secretions or contaminated objects
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age but more common in adolescents and young adults
Can be mild to severe depending on the health status of the individual
Rarely life threatening
Treatments
Get plenty of rest
Do not kiss anyone or share food, dishes, or utensils for several days after fever has subsided
FOR SORE THROAT
Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
Use a humidifier
Use saltwater, gargle several times a day (½ to 1 teaspoon of salt to 8 ounces/ 1 glass of warm water)
Suck on throat lozenges, hard candy, or popsicles
Over-the-counter pain medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
FOR FEVER
Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits
Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)
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