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 2
20s 14
30s 23
40s 24
50s 28
60s 21
70+ 10

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 26
Female 93