What is mononucleosis?

Mononucleosis, also known as glandular fever, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Some symptoms may include fever, swelling of the lymph nodes, exhaustion and a lingering sore throat

How do members experience mononucleosis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mononucleosis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for mononucleosis*

Who has mononucleosis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 12
30s 24
40s 22
50s 30
60s 18
70+ 10

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 23
Female 91