Infectious Mononucleosis Definition

noun
An acute disease, esp. of young people, characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, and abnormalities of the lymphocytes: it is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.
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Infectious Mononucleosis Sentence Examples

  • People who have infectious mononucleosis may be able to spread the infection to others for a period of weeks.

  • People with weakened or suppressed immune systems, such as AIDS patients or those who have had organ transplants, are particularly vulnerable to the potentially serious complications of infectious mononucleosis.

  • The most effective treatment for infectious mononucleosis is rest and a gradual return to regular activities.

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