Swollen Tonsils And Fatigue. Could This Be Due To Mono Infection Or HIV?
Hi doctor, a few months ago I went to my gp because I had swollen tonsils and fatigue. A few months prior to that visit I had a HIV test that was negative so on this occasion she tested me for mono, the results were that I had a previous exposure 10 weeks prior to the test. Can symptoms of mono persist after a negative spot test? Thanks. Pete
Mononucleosis is associated with fatigue that can last up to several months. Symptoms are not usually felt until 4–7 weeks after exposure to EBV(the virus which causes mono). The Monospot test proves positive in 90% of adults with the virus, but many children will display false negatives.hence in 10% of the cases sympptoms of the case can persist even after spot test is negative.
for now i would advise you to- 1.avoid strenuous activities and athletic events until symptoms decrease which is normally around two months. 2.To relieve the sore throat, drink water, non-citrus fruit juices, and eat bland foods. 3. Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs along with high fluid intake
wishing you good health, thanks
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Swollen Tonsils And Fatigue. Could This Be Due To Mono Infection Or HIV?
hi, thanks for your query, Mononucleosis is associated with fatigue that can last up to several months. Symptoms are not usually felt until 4–7 weeks after exposure to EBV(the virus which causes mono). The Monospot test proves positive in 90% of adults with the virus, but many children will display false negatives.hence in 10% of the cases sympptoms of the case can persist even after spot test is negative. for now i would advise you to- 1.avoid strenuous activities and athletic events until symptoms decrease which is normally around two months. 2.To relieve the sore throat, drink water, non-citrus fruit juices, and eat bland foods. 3. Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs along with high fluid intake wishing you good health, thanks