My husband had mono as a teen. Now, when he exercises a lot he seems to get sick easily? Are these related?

Question

If anyone has heard of this as a long term side effect of mono, is there anything he can do about it?

Answer 1

Laboratory tests

Atypical lymphocyteThe laboratory hallmark of the disease is the presence of so-called atypical lymphocytes (a type of mononuclear cell, see image) on the peripheral blood smear. In addition, the overall white blood cell count is almost invariably increased, particularly the number of lymphocytes.

The mono spot tests for infectious mononucleosis by examining the patient's blood for so-called heterophile antibodies, which cause agglutination (sticking together) of non-human red blood cells. This screening test is non-specific. Confirmation of the exact etiology can be obtained through tests to detect antibodies to the causative viruses. The spot test may be negative in the first week, so negative tests are often repeated at a later date. Since the spot test is usually negative in children less than 6-8 years old, an EBV serology test should be done on them if mononucleosis is suspected.

An older test is the Paul Bunnell test, in which the patient's serum is mixed with sheep red blood cells. If EBV is present, antibodies will usually be present that cause the sheep's blood cells to agglutinate. This test has been replaced by the mono spot and more specific EBV and CMV antibody tests.

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Treatment
Infectious mononucleosis is generally self-limiting and only symptomatic and/or supportive treatments are used.[1] Rest is recommended during the acute phase of the infection, but activity should be resumed once acute symptoms have resolved. Nevertheless heavy physical activity and contact sports should be avoided to avoid the risk of splenic rupture, for at least one month following initial infection and until splenomegaly has resolved, as determined by ultrasound scan

In terms of pharmacotherapies, paracetamol (acetaminophen) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be used to reduce fever and pain – aspirin is not used due to the risk of Reye's syndrome in children and young adults. Intravenous corticosteroids, usually hydrocortisone or dexamethasone, are not routinely used but may be useful if there is a risk of airway obstruction, severe thrombocytopenia, or hemolytic anemia
There is little evidence to support the use of acyclovir, although it may reduce initial viral shedding . Antibiotics are not used, being ineffective against viral infections, with amoxicillin and ampicillin contraindicated (for other infections) during mononucleosis as their use can frequently precipitate a non-allergic rash. Opioid analgesics are also contraindicated due to risk of respiratory depression

Answer 2

The effect of mono last about a week. Infection with the Epstein-Barr virus is checked for people with chronic fatigue syndrome, though.

Answer 3

What kind of sick does he get?
Respiratory? Vomiting?

If it is respiratory, it sounds like when he starts breathing heavily, that he is breathing in something he is sensitive to...dust, pollen, cat hairs? Just a suggestion. Is the air dry if he excercises inside? You can put a humidifier in the room where he excercises. Good luck.

Answer 4

Tell him to drink Noni Juice. It is the healer. Plus tell him to pray and that a help too. They sell noni juice at the health store or sams club. get it! get works! it heals the body!!

Answer 5

what is mono?