The Many Faces of Infectious Mononucleosis: The Spectrum of Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Children

摘要: Infectious mononucleosis is a disease well known to every pediatrician. Who has not seen the previously robust teenager who slowly becomes less active, develops lowgrade fever and sore throat, complains of being tired all time? Upon arriving at physician9s office with these complaints usually given "Mono-Spot" test (almost routinely). The results are often strongly positive. pediatrician then must discuss diagnosis both parents respond attendant questions. Is really acquired by kissing? How serious it? Are there any lasting effects? Will feeling tiredness ever go away? infectious form cancer? Can I have more than once? therapy? answers many above questions changed dramatically over last 5 10 years. spectrum continues be expanded now includes acute, subacute, chronic states, each its own separate set problems. Subclinical can diagnosed in younger children an obscure febrile illness. On rare occasions, overwhelming death some young children, especially boys.