Infectious Mononucleosis (IM)

Question 1

What causes IM?

Answer 1

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

Question 2

Another name for IM?

Answer 2

Kissing disease

Question 3

EBV attaches to what during IM?

Answer 3

B-Lymphs

Question 4

What stimulates B-lymph GFs?

Answer 4

Activation marker

Question 5

Clinical symptoms of IM?

Answer 5

Classic triad: Fever, pharyngitis, lymphadenopathy

Dysphagia (Difficulty swallowing)

Fatigue- very tired

Spleen enlarged

Question 6

Lab features of IM?

Answer 6

Relative Lymphocytosis

> 20% Reactive lymphs

“Downey Cell”