Monoucleosis ( Epstein Barr Virus )

Question 0

How does Epstein Barr Virus transmitted that causes ( Mononucleosis) ? And by what kind of mode!

Answer 0

-reservoir infected humans

-Mode of transmission
Direct contact and ( fomites required saliva exchanges )

Question 1

What is the name of the Virus that causes Mononucleosis ? And provide the etiology of that Virus!

Answer 1

Epstein Barr Virus

1) dsDNA
2) Polyhedral Capsid
3) Envelope

Question 2

What is the Clinical signs and symptoms of Mononucleosis?

Answer 2

1) most often asymptotic ( children)

Mononucleosis ( Adolescent and adults)

1) fever 1-3 weeks
2) Tonsillitis
3) Swelling in lymph
4) ** Hepatosplenomegaly
5) Fatigue
6) Skin rashes if given Ampicillin #

Question 3

How you can diagnosis Mononucleosis?

Answer 3

Atypically lymphocytes present in the Blood

Question 4

How you treat the Mononucleosis?

Answer 4

1) supportive care
- bed rest
- fever medication
- sore throat ( analgesic)
- fluid and electrolytes to prevent dehydration

Question 5

How you prevent Mononucleosis?

Answer 5

Very difficult because it is such ubiquitous pathogen