Infectious mononucleosis Flashcards
It is transmitted via_______ and _________.
Mainly affects __________.
saliva
close personal contact
Teenagers
acute infection of the B lymphocytes with Epstein-Barr virus or cytomegalovirus.
Infectious mononucleosis
B lymphocytes have receptors for _______________.
Epstein-Barr virus.
The disease begins in the _______.
B cells
Infectious mononucleosis is an infection of ______, ________, _________ ,__________.
throat, nasal passages, salivary glands, and lymph nodes.
The unaffected Bcells within the body produce ________,_________,________.
IGG IGA and IGM.
Which immunoglobulin is the first to attack?
IgM…..of course!
At the same time in the cell mediated side ,the ___________________are activated.
cytotoxic T lymphocytes
B cells and T cells remove damaged ____________that leads to the _________ swelling.
damaged white blood cells
lymph node swelling. ,,,
Remember that the ______________are filters And so the _____________swell as well as the spleen.
lymph nodes
_________________ are filters.
Lymph nodes and spleen.
What is the probable route of entry for mononucleosis?
The throat.
What are the first symptoms of mono?
Fatigue, sore throat, flu like symptoms.
What is the incubation period?
30-50 days.
Why should you avoid contact sports when you have mono?
There is a risk of splenic or liver rupture.
