I ask this question as i have read that i shud stay away from this age group as they could pick it up. Also i know that it causes fatigue so shud i stay away from exercise aswell?
2007-01-16 06:44:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Glandular fever is infectious mononucleosis. "Mono" and "kissing disease" are popular terms for this very common illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). By the time most people reach adulthood, an antibody against EBV can be detected in their blood meaning they have been infected with EBV. The illness is less severe in young children. The infection can be spread by saliva. The incubation period for "mono" is 4 to 8 weeks. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands. "Mono" can cause liver inflammation (hepatitis) and spleen enlargement. Vigorous contact sports should be avoided to prevent spleen rupture. I would suggest you stay away from small children until the problem has run it's course.
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2007-01-16 06:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by EMS_5 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
stay off, because it would be horrid if the kids caught it, and its infectious some time after symptoms have gone also. I'd also keep away from the running machine until you're fully recovered
2007-01-16 06:57:40 · answer #2 · answered by ellietricitycat 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should stay of until you feel better within yourself, going back to soon not only risks spreading infection, but causing a relapse within yourself, afraid its the good old chicken soup and rest for you, feel better
2007-01-16 06:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by nikki M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When i had it i was off school for 6 weeks or more
2007-01-16 11:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard of this before. BUT I think you should have asked the doctor or he should have told you minimum.
2007-01-16 06:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just make sure you dont kiss anyone till a month or two after you have been treated for it.I ama doc
2007-01-16 06:52:26 · answer #6 · answered by chops_in 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no way stay at home as they could get it! i had this last year and felt terrible good luck and i hope ya get well soon!
2007-01-16 06:53:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No stay off until you're well.
2007-01-16 06:53:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋