| The Epstein Barr virus that causes mononucleosis | | | | relapsing fatigue although a recurring sore throat, |
| replicates silently in the body for between 30-50 days | | | | swollen lymph, body aches and low grade fever may |
| after initial contact before symptoms are seen. Acute | | | | also be present. |
| symptoms of mono last between 1 - 4 weeks. | | | | When mono does last for months or years it is |
| Typical initial symptoms include sore throat, swollen | | | | essential to rule out other conditions that may be |
| glands, fever and fatigue. Other signs of infection like | | | | contributing to a low immune system. Tests should |
| muscle aches, headaches, respiratory discharge, | | | | be done to look for underlying bacterial infections like |
| nausea, poor appetite and light sensitivity may also | | | | mycoplasma, Lyme's disease and Chlamydia |
| be present. | | | | pneumonia. Nutritional deficiencies like anemia and |
| Research on university students showed that about | | | | other conditions like auto-immune disease, weak |
| 20% of students returned to studies within a week | | | | adrenals and an under active thyroid should also be |
| of the onset of mononucleosis. About 50% returned | | | | checked for. |
| within 2 weeks. | | | | How long mono lasts can also depend on how well |
| Other studies have shown that about 50% of all | | | | you treat your body. If you rush around, eat poorly |
| mononucleosis patients still have symptoms 2 months | | | | and don't rest then it is likely that you will prolong |
| after infection. About 30% report symptoms at 3 | | | | your recovery. If however you take time to rest |
| months. Approximately 10% still experience | | | | your body, drink plenty of pure water, and support |
| symptoms at 10 months. 24 months after infection a | | | | your immune system with the correct supplements |
| small percentage of people still exhibit symptoms. | | | | and diet, then you should find that your |
| Most people get mononucleosis only once however | | | | mononucleosis is not prolonged. |
| about 6% of mononucleosis patients get relapses for | | | | Symptoms of mono last anywhere from a few days |
| months or years after the initial infection. Chronic | | | | to a few years. Make sure you look after your self in |
| symptoms of mono last anywhere from 6 months to | | | | order to give yourself the best chance of a full and |
| a lifetime. The predominant chronic symptom is | | | | complete recovery. |