Opinion | What Is the Narrative You Hear When Faced With Uncertainty?
The first week of my big attending job, I saw a patient with fever, sore throat, no cough, and tonsillar exudates. Well-trained to manage septic shock, but having no idea how to practice in a primary care clinic, I crafted a vast array of infectious and inflammatory diagnoses. With a quick glance, my senior partner […]
What Happens When You Have Mononucleosis? Mono Symptoms, Treatment
Once infected with mononucleosis, the virus may remain dormant in the throat and body fluids for the rest of your life. Mononucleosis is a contagious viral infection usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It typically affects adolescents and young adults and is characterized by symptoms such as fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and […]
What Does Mono Do to Your Body? Symptoms in Teens and Adults
Mononucleosis can lead to symptoms such as fever, sore throat, fatigue, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and rash. Mononucleosis can lead to symptoms that develop gradually, within four to six weeks (incubation period) after the person is infected with Epstein–Barr virus, and may result in the following: What causes mononucleosis? Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious viral […]
Can Strep Throat Go Away on Its Own? (Without Antibiotics)
Strep throat generally goes away on its own in three to five days; however, antibiotics are still typically prescribed to help reduce the spread of the virus. Yes, strep throat generally goes away on its own in three to five days. Nonetheless, antibiotics are generally recommended based on certain lab tests. Many who do not […]