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Infectious Mononucleosis Learning Center

Complications could include:
Death in persons with weakened immune systems; Hemolytic anemia; Hepatitis with jaundice (more common in patients older than 35) Inflammation of the testicles (orchitis) Neurological complications (rare), including: Guillain-Barre syndrome; Mening...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 3, 2008
While the severity and length of illness varies, most people diagnosed with mononucleosis are able to return to their normal daily routines within two to three weeks, particularly if they rest during this time period. It may take two to three mont...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
While the severity and length of illness varies, most people diagnosed with mononucleosis will be able to return to their normal daily routines within two to three weeks, particularly if they rest during this time period. It may take two to three ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat, between the tonsils and the voicebox (larynx. See also: Gonococcal pharyngitis; Infectious mononucleosis; Strep throat; Viral pharyngitis.
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Date:March 14, 2009
Friedreich's ataxia is a rare disease passed down through families (inherited) that affects the muscles and heart.
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Date:December 1, 2008
Lack of coordination in the muscles. Ataxia, an extreme lack of coordination of the muscles, is a symptom of damage to the central nervous system. People with ataxia typically stand with feet planted far apart, and sway while standing, struggling ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Ataxia, a medical term originated from the Greek language meaning "without order," refers to disturbances in the control of body posture, motor coordination, speech control, and eye movements. Several brain areas, including the cerebellum and the ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Immune hemolytic anemia is a condition in which there is a reduced blood cell count due to the premature destruction of red blood cells by the immune system.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 23, 2008
Encephalitis is an acute inflammatory process that affects brain tissue and is almost always accompanied by inflammation of the adjacent meninges (tissues lining the brain). There are many types of encephalitis, most of which are caused by viral i...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
An acute upper airway obstruction is a blockage of the upper airway, which can be in the trachea, voice box (laryngeal), or throat (pharyngeal) areas.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 8, 2009
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver.
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Date:October 18, 2009
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Infectious or viral hepatitis is caused by a viral infection. The three most common forms of viral hepatitis recognized to cause liver disease are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C (previously called...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Stridor is an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or voice box (larynx. It is usually heard when taking in a breath. See also: Wheezing
Source:ADAM
Date:May 8, 2008
Stridor is a term used to describe noisy breathing in general, and to refer specifically to a high-pitched crowing sound associated with croup , respiratory infection, and airway obstruction.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Stridor is a term used to describe noisy breathing in general and to refer specifically to a high-pitched crowing sound associated with croup , respiratory infection, and airway obstruction.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma is a malignant growth, or neoplasm, that originates in the white blood cells of the lymphatic fluid in the brain and spinal cord.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Aplastic anemia is a disorder in which the bone marrow greatly decreases or stops production of blood cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. See also: Pediatric myocarditis
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2008
Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle (myocardium) that can result from a variety of causes. While most cases are produced by a viral infection, an inflammation of the heart muscle may also be instigated by toxins, drugs, and ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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