Mesh term Infectious Mononucleosis
Browse to parent terms:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
Leukocyte Disorders
Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Description
A common, acute infection usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN). There is an increase in mononuclear white blood cells and other atypical lymphocytes, generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and occasionally hepatomegaly with hepatitis.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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