What Causes Mononucleosis?
there are clinical and lab signs
Detailed Answer:
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although mononucleosis may affect many organs, the most common presentation involves the lymph nodes, the throat and the spleen. Staphylococcus aureus may also invade many organs and may become a major danger for your life.
Bone infection may cause local pain, rise in the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP). The white blood cells count may be elevated in both conditions. The microscopic assessment of the white blood cells may detect abnormal lymphocytes (characteristic of mononucleosis). There is danger of dissemination of the staphylococcal infection to various organs like the heart, the lungs, the joints, etc.
Regarding the antibodies for mono. The IgM part may be detected (as positive) for many months after mononucleosis. The IgG may be detected for years. Please note that mononucleosis is not supposed to recur, although it may rarely.
The bone scan is the only examination that may provide early clues for bone involvement, although I would consider it a rare possibility if the ESR and CRP are relatively low.
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