Infection mononucleosis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes infection mono? Spread?
A
Epstein Barr virus
HHV4
Oral contact - kissing disease
2
Q
CF triad of infection mononucleosis?
Other CFs?
A
Sore throat
Pyrexia
Lymphadenopathy - anterior and posterior triangles of neck
Limited food intake
Splenomegaly
Hepatomegaly
3
Q
How can you differentiate glandular fever from tonsillitis?
A
Lymphadenopathy in anterior and posterior triangles
In tonsilitis, only upper anterior cervical chain enlarged
4
Q
What happens if amoxicillin is given in infection mononucleosis?
A
Maculopapular pruritic rash
Also ampicillin
5
Q
How is infection mononucleosis diagnosed?
A
Heterophile antibody test
monospot test
6
Q
What is Mx of glandular fever?
A
Supportive:
Rest, fluids
Simple analgesia
Avoid contact sports to avoid splenic rupture
Resolves in 2-4 weeks
