Today i drank out of about 5 people's drinks and my mom says I'm going to get mono one of these days, so I asked about it on here, and I got a link that says you can rupture your spleen from it!! Can you die from that?!?!?! My thraot hurts, that's the only symtom though....
2007-02-09 14:19:38 · 8 answers · asked by taco 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I'm 12 years old
2007-02-10 07:15:36 · update #1
Infectious mononucleosis (caused by the Herpes virus type Epstein-Barr) is transmitted person-to-person by direct contact, usually through kissing someone infected. The disease is also commonly transmitted by sharing eating utensils that have not been properly sanitized (lowering the microbial count to a safe public level). In developing parts of the world, infection with Epstein-Barr (EB) happens usually in childhood, with over 90% of the children over the age of four having antibodies to it. It is interesting to note that about 20% of adults in the US carry the EB virus in their oral secretions. I do not know your age, (nor do I ask), but incidence of the disease peak at the ages of 15 to 25. About 15% of college age students can expect to contract infectious mononucleosis. The disease usually wears itself out (is self-limiting) and runs its due course in a few weeks. Immunity is permanent. When patients do expire it is normally caused, by all things, a ruptured spleen from intensely exercising. The actual nomenclature mononucleosis refers to the lobed nuclei of the lymphocytes in the blood during the initially infection, around the time IgM antibody titer rises. From a medical standpoint treatment is limited to what makes you feel better, minusing kissing other people (preferably for 4-6 weeks, during which you would be in a period of convalescence). Ask to have a fluorescent-antibody test done to see if you have specific antibodies to the EB virus. This will confirm the diagnosis, although all of the current medical literature suggests 4-7 weeks for symptoms to appear. I know this was a lot of info, so thanks for letting me share.
2007-02-10 01:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's doubtful, but possible. Mono is probably transmitted by a virus, and it is possible that it could be spread through oral contact (that's why it's sometimes called the "kissing disease", though there is no hard data to confirm that mode of transmission). But then so can a cold or the flu.
The early symptoms, which can resemble flu or a cold, are headache, low grade fever, and fatigue. The headache is often localized behind the eyes. This is followed by a more characteristic trio of symptoms: fever, severe sore throat, and enlargement of the lymph glands in the neck (you can feel them with your fingers).
At this point, your doctor can usually confirm the diagnosis by a blood test, though it may take more than one try.
In general mono is NOT serious, but has a long and unpleasant recovery. There's not much you can do but get a lot of rest and do the sorts of things you'd do for a cold.
Sometimes there is spleen enlargement; your doctor can confirm this. Your spleen won't rupture on its own, but you want to keep from vigorous activity that could damage the spleen. No volleyball. (But when you really have mono, you won't feel much like volleyball or any other sport.)
The odds are high that you simply have a cold or flu. Keep watching. And, sure, don't drink out of other folks glasses, but mostly because you want to avoid those more common diseases.
You'll probably be feeling better in a week, and then you'll know it wasn't mono for sure.
2007-02-09 14:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jon K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It alright, sistah!
Ive been there before with mono.
I had an incredibly sore throat, I could barely lift my head off my pillow, and my fever got up to 104 degrees. BLEH! But anyways, i dont think you have mono because my symptoms came on very quickly and I was sick the day I had my first sign. Even if you do have mono, the best thing to do is take it easy. There is no antabiotic for mono so you just have to let it run its course! Hope ya feel better!
P.S. No one had died from mono!
2007-02-09 14:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by ily 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You probably don't have mono then. If you had mono you'd be INCREDIBLY sick. High fever, throat closing up, sweating. If it gets to be more severe then just a throat ache, go see your doctor ASAP.
2007-02-09 14:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stop freaking out. And stop sharing drinks, lipstick, and anything else with your friends. You can get a lot more than just mono. You can die from a ruptured spleen, by they way.
I would worry more about catching herpes from sharing things with your friends. Cold sores are one variety of herpes and are contagious. You can also catch cold & flu viruses from sharing drinks.
If you still have a sore throat, you probably caught the flu from someone. See your doctor.
2007-02-09 14:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by Lola 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get mono you'll be very tired & rundown. You don't eat. You just sleep. I'd listen to Mom and keep the drinking to just one cup.
2007-02-09 14:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I Had mono and slept for 32 hours straight. get a blood test if you get really tired and lethargic.
2007-02-09 14:28:33 · answer #7 · answered by gary d 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They seem among four-6 weeks. Just see if you'll stick with any peers within the school, or ask your loved ones for those who might keep there for a even as if they're nearby. Keep washing your arms and watch out approximately touching stuff, being close your roommate, and do not go away your stuff mendacity out.
2016-09-07 00:16:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get a doctors appointment to see
it might be strep throat though
2007-02-09 14:28:22 · answer #9 · answered by Inugurl3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋