whats glanga fever?

Answer 1

Infectious mononucleosis (also known in North America as mono, the kissing disease, or Pfeiffer's disease, and more commonly known as glandular fever in other English-speaking countries) is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat, muscle soreness and fatigue (symptoms of a common cold or allergies). It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which infects B cells (B-lymphocytes), producing a reactive lymphocytosis and the atypical T cells (T-lymphocytes).

The virus is typically transmitted from asymptomatic individuals through blood or saliva (hence "the kissing disease"), or by sharing a drink with friends/family, eating utensils, being coughed on, or being in close proximity of an infected person. The disease is far more contagious than is commonly thought. However, in rare cases a person may have a high tolerance to infection[citation needed].

The disease is so-named because the count of mononuclear leukocytes (white blood cells with a one-lobed nucleus) rises significantly. There are two main types of mononuclear leukocytes: monocytes and lymphocytes. They normally account for about 35% of all white blood cells. With infectious mononucleosis, it can become 50-70%. Also, the total white blood count may increase to 10000-20000 per cubic millimeter.

Answer 2

are u talking about glanga fever or "GLANDULAR" fever?

If your talking about Glandular Fever here is the explanation for it:

Glandular fever


Glandular fever (or kissing disease) is the common term used to describe an acute viral infection called infectious mononucleosis. The virus that causes glandular fever is known as Epstein-Barr virus. Glandular fever mainly affects young adults. A chronic form of glandular fever is one of the suggested causes of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Fever and a sore throat
Fever and a sore throat - with exudate (deposits of fluid) around the tonsils and pharynx - are typical symptoms. Other clinical features are:

Enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy).
Enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly) - this occurs in 50 per cent of cases.
Jaundice (yellow discolourations of the skin and eyes) - this affects four per cent of people with glandular fever.
The symptoms usually develop four to six weeks after infection with the virus. In young children, glandular fever usually causes mild symptoms or no symptoms at all.

Most people are infected with glandular fever at some time in their lives.

Spread by close contact
Glandular fever spreads through close, personal contact and is transmitted through saliva. About 50 per cent of people who are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus will develop symptoms. It is most common among high school and university students, but young children can also become infected by saliva on toys, shared cups, or the hands of carers.

Blood tests confirm the diagnosis
If you think you have glandular fever, blood tests can show whether you have the disease.

You can remain infectious for over a year
Excretion of the virus from the pharynx (throat) can occur for months, or even longer, after infection. Some healthy adults can become long term oropharyngeal carriers. (‘Oropharyngeal’ refers to the part of the throat that lies just past the back of the mouth.)

Excluding children from childcare is generally not advised because:
Most people are infected by asymptomatic carriers.
It would be impractical because the virus is excreted for many months after the initial illness.
No specific treatment
There is no specific treatment for glandular fever. You will not have to be isolated from other people. Once you have had glandular fever you will develop a high resistance to further infection. However, if your immune system is repressed, the Epstein-Barr virus may be reactivated.

You cannot be immunised against glandular fever
To prevent the spread of glandular fever:
Ensure proper hygiene, including handwashing.
Avoid sharing drink containers.
Disinfect articles soiled with nose and throat discharges, for example handkerchiefs.
Where to get help
Your doctor
Public Health Division, Department of Human Services.
Things to remember
Glandular fever (‘kissing disease’) is also known as infectious mononucleosis.
The Epstein-Barr virus causes glandular fever.
Healthy adults can become long term carriers of the virus.

Answer 3

worked in infectious diseases for 10 yrs and never heard of it. do you mean glandular fever? its a virus that effects the throat and lymph glands, causing severe fatigue, fever, swollen throat. its treated with ant viral medication. effects can last weeks, or even months. passed through droplet infection. can be severe in adults. get checked at the doctors. blood tests will confirm it.

Answer 4

do you mean gladnular fever? (im not being patronising..) if so well, it is known as the "kissing desiese" (i cant spell - sorry) i have had it pretty much every year since i was 13, the 1st tie i had it i was so ill i ended up with jaundice.
it started like flu but then i was lethargic all the time, swollen glands non-stop and all i wanted to so was sleep, i ended up being off school for about 4 months.
it comes back every year, but each year it is less severe.
if you believe that you have it a blood test from teh Drs will confirm

Answer 5

glandular fever , i had it last year
i had it for a year and i was in a real bad way
but it depends do you have the mild or serve kind?
if you need any advice or help send me an email x

Answer 6

Do you mean glandular fever aka the kissing disease??
Look it up on NHS direct website.

Answer 7

Glandular fever (Infectious mononucleosis) is a viral infection.
There is more info at this link. Hope you don't have it (as it is not fun) or, if you do, you recover soon!
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/glandularfever.htm

Answer 8

think you mean glandular fever dude!!

Answer 9

do you mean glandular fever?

Answer 10

its glandular fever. answer ur question?