Can you get glandular fever in your 50s? It is rare to have a presentation ofglandular fever in those over the age of 40 and glandular fever in this age group may present without a sore throat or lymphadenopathy. Older adults are less likely to have splenomegaly. Can I kiss my girlfriend...
Background: Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a clinical syndrome, usually caused by the Epstein Barr virus (EPV), characterised by lymphadenopathy, fever and sore throat. Most cases of symptomatic IM occur in older teenagers or young adults. Usually IM is a benign self-limiting illness and ...