Petrino Waits To Name Starting QB Nov 21, 2008
Arkansas freshman quarterback Tyler Wilson practiced for a second consecutive day, showing signs that hes slowly getting over infectious mononucleosis, better known as mono. Wilson was the backup quarterback to Casey Dick until last month, when the freshman was diagnosed with mono. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Vaccine hope in MS link to virus Nov 19, 2008
Those who contract the virus in their teens or early 20s, as in most Western countries, usually develop glandular fever, or infectious mononucleosis, and suffer from extreme fatigue, muscle aches, headaches, throat inflammation and weight loss. Research has shown those people are more likely to go on to develop multiple sclerosis later in life. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Epstein-Barr Virus Associated With Inflammatory Diseases Of The Mouth Nov 14, 2008
It is associated with many diseases, including infectious mononucleosis, malignant lymphomas, and naspharyngeal carcinoma ... 28, 2005) Childhood infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is often asymptomatic, while in adolescents and adults it causes infectious mononucleosis (IM) ... 11, 2007) A new study suggests that a vaccine targeting Epstein-Barr virus may prevent infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as "mono" or "glandular fever." EBV is a member of the herpes virus family and. (Science Daily)
OHSU finds association between Epstein-Barr virus, inflammatory diseases of the mouth Nov 11, 2008
It is associated with many diseases, including infectious mononucleosis, malignant lymphomas, and naspharyngeal carcinoma. The findings are published online () in the Journal of Endodontics, one of the leading peer-reviewed endodontology journals. (EurekAlert!)
An Overview of Glandular Fever Oct 25, 2008
Glandular fever, sometimes known as infectious mononucleosis, is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and this virus persists within the patient for life, after the illness has resolved. Small amounts of the virus are present in the saliva. (Suite101.com)
Wilson Out Indefinitely Oct 23, 2008
Arkansas backup quarterback Tyler Wilson will be sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis, coach Bobby Petrino confirmed Wednesday. The problem with mono is in some cases there is an enlargement of the spleen, and we dont know when hell be back, Petrino said. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Why is there no vaccine against infectious mononucleosis? Oct 6, 2008
Why is there no vaccine against infectious mononucleosis ... Why is there no vaccine against infectious mononucleosis. (Boston Globe)
Meridian Bioscience debuts Epstein-Barr tests Apr 10, 2008
The Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis and is implicated in Hodgkin's disease, certain lymphomas and other benign and malignant diseases, Meridian said. Meridian (NASDAQ: VIVO), based in Newtown, manufactures, markets and distributes diagnostic test kits, purified reagents and related products. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Wilson Overcomes Cancer and Fulfills Dream Jan 11, 2008
Tyler has been cancer free for eleven years; he is 5'10" and weighs 165 lbs. He plans to turn his mission papers in on January and fulfill his next dream. Hodgkin's Disease Risk Factors: Age: People between the ages of 15 and 40, as well as those older than 55, are most at risk of Hodgkin's disease. Family history: Anyone with a brother or a sister who has the disease faces an increased risk of developing Hodgkin's, though this may be due to similar environmental exposures rather than genetic... (The Daily Universe, UT)
Advancing on MS: New drugs and hopes for a vaccine Dec 22, 2007
Often there are no symptoms, but more than a third of infected adolescents and young adults develop the fever, sore throat and fatigue of infectious mononucleosis. A history of mono increases the small risk of MS as much as threefold. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Vaccine Shows Promise In Preventing Mono Dec 12, 2007
11, 2007) A new study suggests that a vaccine targeting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may prevent infectious mononucleosis, commonly known as "mono" or "glandular fever." ... EBV is often asymptomatic but commonly causes infectious mononucleosis, with 30 to 40 percent of adolescents who contract the virus developing the disease ... Despite the frequency of EBV infections and infectious mononucleosis, the new study is the first to suggest the efficacy of a vaccine in preventing infectious... (Science Daily)
Tis the season Dec 9, 2007
SAD is often misdiagnosed as hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, infectious mononucleosis, and other viral infections. Depression should be taken seriously, no matter what the cause. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Obituary: Anthony Clare Oct 31, 2007
" He also published over 100 research papers and reports over a 30-year period, on subjects ranging from fatigue syndrome and infectious mononucleosis ("glandular fever"), childhood sexual abuse and adult depression, alcoholism among in-patients, doctors' double standards on alcohol, premenstrual tension, and ethical issues in psychiatry.Despite his high public profile, Clare was a private man, who listed his interests as golf, tennis, opera, cinema and family life. He married Jane Hogan in... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
A College Student with Fever and Joint Pain Oct 25, 2007
To the Editor: In the Case Record of a patient with infectious mononucleosis and disseminated gonococcal disease with septic arthritis (June 21 issue),1 Dr. Davis does not consider, among the possible diagnoses, inflammatory bowel disease. This possibility should always be given serious consideration in a young adult who presents with pauciarticular arthritis associated with lower abdominal pain, anemia, fever, nausea, and vomiting. (New England Journal of Medicine)
University of Colorado licenses two influenza virus detection discoveries to Quidel Corp. Jul 19, 2007
Marketed under the leading brand name of QuickVue, the portfolio currently includes tests that aid in the diagnosis of several disease or condition states, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, Fecal Occult Blood, Strep A, pregnancy, bacterial vaginosis, infectious mononucleosis, H. pylori and Chlamydia. Quidel's products are sold to healthcare professionals with a focus on the physician office lab and acute care markets through leading medical distribution partners on a worldwide... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Linked to Genes, Infection, Researchers Find Jul 6, 2007
Researchers at the University of New South Wales in Sydney screened 30,000 genes in blood samples from 15 people known to have had infectious mononucleosis, which can lead to chronic fatigue ... Infectious mononucleosis is known as glandular fever in Australia and the U.K.. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
A 19-Year-Old College Student with Fever and Joint Pain Jun 21, 2007
A Monospot test was positive, and a rapid screening test for group A streptococcus was negative; a diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis was made. The results of laboratory tests are shown in Table 1. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Balo's Disease May 30, 2007
An association has been made with primary human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) infection, which causes a disease similar to that of infectious mononucleosis, and Balo disease. In one report, a 13-year old girl developed the large white matter lesions characteristic of Balo disease 4 days after a viral episode marked by fever and fatigue related to human herpesvirus 6 infection. (Suite101.com)
Blood drive held in honor of area man May 23, 2007
Mock said the disease can show itself through fatal infectious mononucleosis, which is the leading cause of death in people diagnosed with XLP.. The disorder is thought to affect less than one in a million children around the world, but Mock said her older son has also been diagnosed with the disorder and that research is still growing. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Take Fatigue Seriously, Says Researcher Feb 3, 2007
Instead of dismissing grumblings about being tired or exhausted, people should take these complaints seriously before they lead to a worsened health state or even death, says a University of Alberta researcher investigating fatigue. Dr. Karin Olson, a U of A professor from the Faculty of Nursing, argues that there are differences between tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion and that recognizing those distinctions will help health-care workers create better treatment plans for their patients. (Science Daily)
What is diabetes? Jan 26, 2007
There is also an abnormally high incidence of people developing Type 1 diabetes after an episode of mumps, hepatitis, infectious mononucleosis (glandular fever), congenital rubella and coxsackievirus infections. However, this does not mean that onset is always caused by a virus. (iAfrica.com)
Mono usually lasts 3-4 weeksbut fatigue can linger longer Jan 19, 2007
If your daughter is like most people, she will get over mono infectious mononucleosis completely. The Epstein-Barr virus causes mono. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Blood Test Distinguishes Mononucleosis, Tonsillitis Jan 19, 2007
In this study, the researchers analyzed laboratory test results from 100 patients with bacterial tonsillitis and 120 patients with infectious mononucleosis. They looked at the number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell involved in immune response) and overall white blood cell count, and found the lymphocyte/white blood cell count ratio averaged 0. (MEDLINEplus)
Common blood test can help distinguish between mononucleosis and tonsillitis Jan 16, 2007
Measuring a patient's ratio of white blood cell types may help physicians accurately distinguish between the similar conditions infectious mononucleosis and bacterial tonsillitis, potentially guiding treatment decisions, according to an article in the January issue of Archives of OtolaryngologyHead Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Acute tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils) and infectious mononucleosis (caused by the Epstein-Barr virus) are both common ear, nose and throat... (EurekAlert!)
