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Mesh term Infectious Mononucleosis

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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.



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