Glandular fever - caused by the Epstein Barr virus (EBV) - spread from person-to-person by saliva and stays for life usually with no further illnessdoi:http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+SA HealthDepartment of Health...
Infectious mononucleosis, colloquially referred to as "mono," is a benign infection characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes and fatigue that may continue for weeks or months. Mono is also called glandular fever and, colloquially, the "kissing disease." ...
The virus was first discovered in 1964 when Sir Michael Anthony Epstein and Ms. Yvonne Barr found it in a Burkittlymphomacell line. In 1968, the virus was linked to the disease of infectiousmononucleosis(glandular fever). Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is common and usually occurs in...
Conjunctivitis frequently results from an allergic reaction to topical eye medications or to airborne allergens such ashay feverpollen. Prominent symptoms includeeyelidswelling, itching, eye redness, and a stringy mucoid discharge. Cool compresses and artificial eye lubrication are of benefit, and many ...
Genetic conditions such as X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 may also cause Addison’s disease. That’s why Addison’s disease may run in families. Internal bleeding. Less commonly, internal bleeding in the adrenal glands can cause Addison’s disease. ...
The disease was first described in 1889 and was referred to as "Drüsenfieber," or glandular fever. The term infectious mononucleosis was first used in 1920 when an increased number of lymphocytes were found in the blood of a group of college students who had fever and symptoms of the condit...
The knowledge available on the ocular and pulmonary complications of glandular fever is discussed, and two additional cases are reported.doi:10.1136/bjo.40.10.619LibrachI. M.BMJ Publishing Group LtdBritish Journal of OphthalmologyLIBRACH IM. Ocular symptoms in glandular fever. Br J Ophthalmol. 1956 ...
Offering HIV tests to patients who present with glandular fever-like illness would improve the detection rate of HIV, a primary care study has shown. The prevalence of HIV infection in patients presenting with glandular fever-like illness in practices in Lambeth...