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Could Sore Throat, Shoulder Pain And Lower Back Pain Be Due To Recurring Glandular Fever?

i had glandular fever 3 years ago and i now have similar symptoms again. My throat is very sore and I have difficulty swallowing. My shoulder and lower back around the kidneys also ache. Is it possible to get glandular fever again? Or could it be something else?
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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Glandular fever is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), one of the most common viruses to affect humans. Glandular fever spread through saliva. It can be spread through kissing so it is often referred to as the kissing disease.

Patients with glandular fever will have sore throat,sore, red and swollen tonsils, lymph nodes,Flu-like symptoms,Malaise and Swelling around eyes.This can be managed by

1.Get plenty of rest during the early stages when your symptoms are most severe.
2.Drink enough fluids.
3.If you need pain relief, you can take painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.
4.Try gargling with soluble aspirin if you have a sore throat.

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Could Sore Throat, Shoulder Pain And Lower Back Pain Be Due To Recurring Glandular Fever?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Glandular fever is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), one of the most common viruses to affect humans. Glandular fever spread through saliva. It can be spread through kissing so it is often referred to as the kissing disease. Patients with glandular fever will have sore throat,sore, red and swollen tonsils, lymph nodes,Flu-like symptoms,Malaise and Swelling around eyes.This can be managed by 1.Get plenty of rest during the early stages when your symptoms are most severe. 2.Drink enough fluids. 3.If you need pain relief, you can take painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. 4.Try gargling with soluble aspirin if you have a sore throat. Thank you.