Infectious Mononucleosis Flashcards
What is infectious mononucleuosis known as
glandular fever
how is glandular fever transmitted
saliva and aerosa
What causes infectious mononucleosis
Ebstein Barr virus
what family of viruses is EBV
herpes simplex - established persistant infection in epithelial cells
what age group is glandular fever seen in
adolescents
what is the clinical presentaion
Fever, headache, malaise, sore throat, lethargy Enlarged lymph nodes Palatal petechiae Splenomegaly Jaundice/hepatitis Leucocytosis Atypical lymphocytes
When do people get a macular rash
if they have been given ampicillin inappropriateyl for their sore throat
What antibodies are found in glandular fever
heterophile
What tests are used to find these antibodies
Paul bunnel
Monospot
What are other causes of diseases similar to glandular fever
Cytomegalovirus
Toxoplasmosis
Seroconversion illness in HIV
What is the treatment of glandular fever
bed rest - avoid sport for six weeks
paracetamol
When can steroids be used
haemolytic anaemia
resp obstruction
neuro involvement
What are the complicatinon
anaemia thrombocytopenia splenic rupture airway obstuction increased lymphoma risk
