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What are the possible causes of infectious mononucleosis?

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Hi doctor,

I have had a running low fever of 99.2 degrees Celsius for two months. CBC and ESR are normal. Bilirubin was slightly high. Creatinine was somewhat elevated—CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis normal. ANA test was negative. EBV DNA PCR positive (detected). No swollen lymph nodes are present. There is mild body pain, throat irritation, and tiredness. The previous doctor has interpreted it as infectious mononucleosis. Does it last so long, and how soon will it end?

Thanks.
Answered by Dr. Anuradha Natarajan

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MD General Medicine

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Dr. Anuradha Natarajan is a Family Physician who completed her MD in General Medicine from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, in 2006. She is an expert in the field of Cardiology, Diabetology, General Medicine, and Internal Medicine. She is currently an Associate Professor at Balaji Medical College, Chennai, has 18 years of clinical experience, and can communicate in Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil. She is practicing in Chennai.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Have you started the medicines? Yes, infectious mononucleosis can last for two months. Please get yourself tested for tuberculosis with a QuantiFERON Gold test as soon as possible.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 29, 2014
Reviewed At November 6, 2023

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MD General Medicine

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Dr. Anuradha Natarajan is a Family Physician who completed her MD in General Medicine from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, in 2006. She is an expert in the field of Cardiology, Diabetology, General Medicine, and Internal Medicine. She is currently an Associate Professor at Balaji Medical College, Chennai, has 18 years of clinical experience, and can communicate in Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil. She is practicing in Chennai.

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Education:

MD General Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Anuradha Natarajan is a Family Physician who completed her MD in General Medicine from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, in 2006. She is an expert in the field of Cardiology, Diabetology, General Medicine, and Internal Medicine. She is currently an Associate Professor at Balaji Medical College, Chennai, has 18 years of clinical experience, and can communicate in Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil. She is practicing in Chennai.

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