Infectious mononucleosis: recognition and management.
Differentiation from other common viral infections depends on a triad of clinical, hematologic, and serologic determinations. A distinctive feature is that while a number of circulating immunoglobulins are often detected, only Paul-Bunnell antibodies, found in 75% of cases, are specific for IM. Symptomatic care only is indicated for most patients, though severe cases or complications may require antibiotics or corticosteroids.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000910:Antibodies, Heterophile / Q000032:analysis; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy
D000910:Antibodies, Heterophile; D000914:Antibodies, Viral