What is Mononucleiosis?

It is an infectious disease that is prevalent in teenagers and young adults and it feels like a bad case of flu. It affects the liver so some people develop jaundice. A skin rash similar to rubella also develops. People usually start feeling better within several weeks. In worst cases the spleen may rupture.

Symptoms of Mononucleiosis

1. Severe fatigue.
2. Sore throat, sometimes severe.
3. Occasional nausea and vomiting.
4. Rash similar to measles appear on the face and body.
5. At the back of the neck glands swell.
6. Jaundice, chills and low fever.

Causes of Mononucleiosis

Virus belonging to herpes family is the root cause. Kissing, sneezing or coughing wherein there maybe a direct contact with the saliva of the infected person can spread the disease. But however some people are immune to the virus.

Home remedies for Mononucleiosis

1. If you have an enlarged spleen you should be extremely careful of resuming work and activity, until the spleen has returned to normal.
2. Consume plenty of fluids.
3. Use painkillers to relieve fever, sore throat and headache.
4. During the acute feverish phase of the illness have plenty of rest.

Prevention of Mononucleiosis

Avoid direct contact with infected people.