Glandular fever can affect
people of any age
but is most common in young adults and teenagers. The immune system makes antibodies during the infection. This then usually provides lifelong immunity. This means that it is rare to have more than one episode of glandular fever.
Can you get glandular fever at any age?
Glandular fever can affect people of all ages
, but most cases affect teenagers and young adults. Most EBV infections are thought to occur during childhood and cause only mild symptoms, or no symptoms at all. However, if a person develops an EBV infection during early adulthood, they can develop glandular fever.
Can a 40 year old get glandular fever?
It is rare to have a presentation of glandular fever
in those over the age of 40 and glandular fever in this age group may present without a sore throat or lymphadenopathy. Older adults are less likely to have splenomegaly.
Can you get glandular fever in your 30's?
However,
the infection may develop at any age
. Mono is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which is an extremely common virus. Most people will become infected with EBV sometime during their lives, but won't ever have any symptoms.
Can a 12 year old get mono?
Mono is most common in
teenagers and young adults
, but it can also affect children.
How long after glandular fever can you kiss?
Once your symptoms do appear, they may last for two to four weeks. You can pass the virus to other people through your saliva for
up to three months
after your symptoms subside. Some studies have reported that you may still be contagious for up to 18 months.
Is glandular fever an STD?
Technically, yes,
mono can be considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI)
. But that's not to say that all cases of mono are STIs. Mono, or infectious mononucleosis as you might hear your doctor call it, is a contagious disease caused by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV is a member of the herpesvirus family.
How long is glandular fever contagious?
Glandular fever is spread through spit, so you can get it through kissing or by sharing cups or cutlery. You're infectious for
up to 7 weeks before you get symptoms
.
Do you throw up with glandular fever?
Fever, but not always chills; the fever caused by an EBV infection is typically low-grade. Swollen lymph glands, also known as lymphadenopathy. A sore throat, also known as pharyngitis. Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite.
What are the long term effects of glandular fever?
More than 1 in every 10 people with glandular fever will experience
prolonged fatigue
, which lasts for six months or more after the initial infection. It is not known why fatigue lasts longer in some people. Some experts think it may be a form of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
When can I kiss my boyfriend after mono?
It can take
four to six weeks after exposure
to feel symptoms, so you may never know whose saliva (or which beer-pong cup) is to blame. Healthy again? Wait at least four to kiss anyone.
Do kids catch mono?
A child can get
mono if he or she kisses an infected person
. Or a child may get it after sharing a glass, fork, or spoon with someone who has mono. Symptoms include a high fever and a very sore throat. Your child may also have swollen glands
How did I get mono without kissing?
While the most common way for the virus to spread is, indeed,
through saliva
, you don't have to kiss someone with an active strain of it in order to contract it. It can also be transmitted by activities like sharing drinks and using another person's utensils, or through blood and other bodily fluids.
Can tonsillitis turn into glandular fever?
In rare cases, tonsillitis can also be caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes
glandular fever
. If this is the case, you'll probably feel very ill. You'll have a sore throat and the lymph glands in your throat may be swollen. You may also have a fever and feel very tired.
Does glandular fever stay with you forever?
The virus remains in the body for life
, lying dormant in throat and blood cells. The antibodies provide lifelong immunity, and glandular fever rarely comes back a second time. Sometimes, however, the virus becomes active again. This can occasionally cause symptoms, especially in a person with a weakened immune system.
Can I kiss my boyfriend if we both have mono?
Don't kiss while you are sick
(mono can spread through saliva) Don't have sexual contact with someone who has mono.
