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Glandular Fever is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It can be spread by coughing and sneezing or by sharing eating and drinking utensils. Symptoms of the disease include fever, a sore throat, and swollen lymph glands.
Follow the links below to find information about glandular fever.
Reviewed May 2008
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Glandular fever
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Better Health Channel
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Glandular fever (or kissing disease) is the common term used to describe a viral infection called infectious mononucleosis. Glandular fever most commonly affects young adults and leads to fever, a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. There is no treatment except for rest.
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Aug 2007
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Glandular fever
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many young people get glandular fever as they reach the later years of high school. Glandular fever is caused by a virus called the Epstein-Barr virus.
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Jul 2008
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Glandular fever
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myDr
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Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis) - sometimes called the kissing disease.
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Jun 2008
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Glandular fever
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The virus (germ) causing Glandular Fever (which is also called Infectious Mononucleosis or 'Mono') is very common, and almost everyone will have been infected by the time they are adults.
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Sep 2008
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Glandular fever
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Glandular fever is common in children and teenagers in developed countries such as Australia.
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Jul 2008
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Steroids for symptom control in infectious mononucleosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis) is an infection carried in the saliva that is associated with symptoms that include fatigue, fever, sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. Young adults are often affected and the severity and duration of symptoms...
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May 2006
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (glandular fever)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of glandular fever (Epstein-Barr virus) written by professional medical specialists.
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Feb 2008
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