What Is Infectious Mononucleosis?
Disease description:
My throat has been extremely painful these past few days, and I have tonsillitis. Sometimes I also feel thick phlegm. After visiting the hospital for an examination, I was diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. However, I didn’t fully understand what the doctor explained—what exactly is infectious mononucleosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Qijun
Infectious mononucleosis is a viral infectious disease. Its primary transmission routes include kissing, sexual contact, sharing utensils, breastfeeding, and droplet transmission. Main symptoms include sore throat, tonsillar enlargement, chills, and mild diarrhea. Key aspects of management involve adequate hydration and regular rest to alleviate symptoms. Additionally, medications such as penicillin, amoxicillin, or acyclovir may be prescribed under a physician’s guidance.
