Infectious Mononucleosis
Synonyms
Fever, Glandular
Glandular Fever
Mononucleosis, Infectious
A common, acute infection usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (HERPESVIRUS 4, HUMAN). There is an increase in mononuclear white blood cells and other atypical lymphocytes, generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and occasionally hepatomegaly with hepatitis.