Infectious mononucleosis Flashcards
1
Q
Which pathogen causes infectious mononucleosis?
A
EBV
2
Q
Three signs/symptoms of mono?
A
headache, N/V, fever, sore throat, cervical lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, hepatitis
3
Q
Two complications of mono?
A
splenic rupture, GBS, chronic fatigue, pancytopenia, CN lesion
4
Q
Which class of drugs must be avoided in active EBV infection?
A
antibiotics
