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1
Q

what is infectious mononucleosis aka

A

glandular fever

2
Q

when does GF occur most

A

young adults

3
Q

what is the basic presentation of GF

A

fever
enlarged lymph nodes
sore throat/pahryngitis/tonsilitis
malaise/lethargy

4
Q

what are some other signs and symptoms of GF

A
jaundice/ hepatitis
rash
leucocytosis
atypical lymphocytes
splenomegaly 
palatal petechiae
5
Q

what si the prognosis and complications of GF

A
protracted - self limit 
anaemia 
thrombocytopenia
splenic rupture
upper airway obstruction 
increased risk lymphoma
6
Q

what virus causes GF

A

epstein barr virus

7
Q

what is EBV

A

virus of herpes family - persistent infection of epi

8
Q

what are the two phases of EBV infection

A

primary - early childhood rarely leads to GF

if occurs >10y.o.a = GF

9
Q

what si the course of treatment for GF

A

bed rest
paracetamol
no sport
corticosteroids role in complicated cases

10
Q

wat are the means of lab confirmation of GF

A
heterophiles Ab 
- paul bunnell test
- monospot test 
epstein barr virus IgM 
blood count and film
11
Q

what are some cases which can lead to similar illness to GF

A
cytomegalovirus
toxoplasmosis 
primary HIV infection 
- few weeks after initial infection 
seroconversion illness