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Can Tiredness, Chesty Cough, Nasal Congestion, Fever Be Due To A Mononucleosis?

A week ago or two i went to the doctor and they took my blood and did a rapid mono text which came out negative, so they sent more blood to a lab and three days later my doctor calls me ack and said that the mono was positive..so no medcines or anything, but ive been becoming less tired but recently devoloped a cough in my chest, nasal congestion and when i caught i have yellow flem, since last night i have had a low grade fever around 99.3 but aout 10 minutes ago i took it and it said 100.3 so its rising im going to see a doctor tomorrow but id like to know what you might think it is..
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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I am sorry to hear that you have mononucleosis and a persistant cough. As you know mono is a viral illness that resembles a cold in many ways. The thing that make it different than most other viral illnesses is that young adults get real tired and that may last for days to weeks. What you may not know is that a few people can get a pneumonia with mono. From your description you may have in addition to mono is pneumonia. I agree with your plan to see your doctor. He can do a chest x ray and see if you have pneumonia in addition to your mono.

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Can Tiredness, Chesty Cough, Nasal Congestion, Fever Be Due To A Mononucleosis?

Thanks for contacting HCM with your medical questions and concerns I am sorry to hear that you have mononucleosis and a persistant cough. As you know mono is a viral illness that resembles a cold in many ways. The thing that make it different than most other viral illnesses is that young adults get real tired and that may last for days to weeks. What you may not know is that a few people can get a pneumonia with mono. From your description you may have in addition to mono is pneumonia. I agree with your plan to see your doctor. He can do a chest x ray and see if you have pneumonia in addition to your mono. Good Luck Hope this answers your medical question. Please contact us again with your health care concerns and questions