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[Gangrene] [Glandular Fever]

GLANDULAR FEVER

Glandular fever is a viral disease which affects certain blood cells. Glandular fever is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. When a person is suffering from Glandular fever, their monocular cells (white blood cells) increase, hence it is also called mononucleosis.

TARGET GROUP:

The most common age to catch glandular fever with symptoms is between the ages of 10 and 35. Only people who haven't had it as a child can get glandular fever as an older child or young adult.

TYPE OF AILMENT:

Glandular fever is also called infectious mononucleosis and the kissing disease.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMPTOMS:

Sometimes there are few or no noticeable symptoms of glandular fever. If symptoms occur, they usually include:

• Swollen and enlarged lymph node
• Swollen tonsillitis (with white coating) (tonsillitis or tonsils)
• Headache
• Sore throat and blocked nose
• Nausea, tiredness and fatigue
• Loss of appetite and weight

AFFECTED AREAS:

A person suffering from Glandular fever may have swollen tender lymph nodes in the neck, armpits and groin. Also in severe cases there may be damage to the nervous system.

PROBABLE CAUSES:

Glandular fever is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is a member of the herpes virus family. Most incidents of glandular fever occur sporadically. It is passed on through saliva and the mucus formed in the nose and throat. Because it mainly spread through saliva one should avoid close contact. A person with glandular fever is most infectious when they have a fever.