Glandular Fever/Infectious Mononucleosis Flashcards
1
Q
glandular fever
A
infection common in young people
2
Q
causes
A
EBV
3
Q
signs
A
sore throat pyrexia lymphadenopathy splenomegaly fatigue macular papular rash develops if starting amoxicillin
4
Q
investigations
A
bloods
5
Q
management
A
self-limiting
rest, analgesia, fluids
avoid heavy lifting or contact sports
6
Q
complication
A
ruptured spleen